Media Release 169-Homicide Investigation 4400 block of Ishkooda-Wenonah Road Southwest
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 20, 2022.
The victim has been identified as Jamari Smith, (22) b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 12:39 a.m. officers from the West Precinct responded to multiple calls of shots fired at 4421 Ishkooda-Wenonah Road Southwest. Upon arrival officers discovered Jamari Smith laying in the front yard suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded to the location however the victim succumb to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.
The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was having dialogue with an unknown male outside prior to being shot. The suspect(s) fled the scene and is currently at large.
Detectives have not established a motive in this homicide. Updates will be provided as this case develops.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Birmingham Police Department’s Mobile App on Android or IOS devices. Updates will be provided as information comes available.
This is Birmingham’s 86th murder investigation of 2022 with 6 justifiable death investigation.
The Birmingham Police Department adheres to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines set for all law enforcement agencies across the United States. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines do not require law enforcement agencies to include justifiable death investigations into the total homicide investigations counts.
**The information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed**
