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Media Release 175- Homicide Investigation- 33rd Place North

Homicide Investigation

The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

The victim has been identified as:

Adrien Harris, (18), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.  

At approximately 8:50 PM, North Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call in the 3100 Block of 33rd Place North.

Officers arrived on the scene and then observed shell casings in the roadway. Officers learned the victim showed up to UAB Hospital suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. A person drove the victim to UAB Hospital via private vehicle. UAB Hospital Staff pronounced the victim deceased.

The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was in the 3100 Block of 33rd Place North when an unknown suspect(s) fired shots at him.

This shooting does not appear to be random.

There is no one in custody.   

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 becomes available.

 This is Birmingham’s 77th murder investigation of 2023 with 7 justifiable death investigations). 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 in 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**

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Media Release 175- Homicide Investigation- 33rd Place North

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