Media Release 174- 12-Year-Old Boy Shot in West Birmingham
12-Year-Old Boy Shot in West Birmingham
The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 12-year-old boy injured by gunfire. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
At around 6:25 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 4900 Block of Avenue Q on report of a Person Shot.
Officers arrived in the area when they located a 12-year-old boy wounded by gunfire at a residence in the 1600 Block of 49th Street Ensley.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel transported the victim to Children’s Hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was inside a residence when his father got into a verbal argument with another male the father knew.
Both males exchanged shots with one another. The second male was outside the residence and fired shots towards the residence. We believe one of those bullets struck the victim.
The victim’s father remained on the scene. The second male fled the scene.
Anyone with information please contact B.P.D.’s Felony Assault Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.
Crime Stoppers pays tipsters cash rewards of up to $5,000 for their tips.
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Media Release 174- 12-Year-Old Boy Shot in West Birmingham
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