Media Release 192
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 9, 2021.
The victim has been identified as:
Lebriel Davis, (15), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 11:15 p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to the 700 block of 3rd Avenue West on report of a person shot. Officers arrived on the scene where they learned the victim had been transported to Princeton Hospital (private vehicle) after suffering a gunshot wound. Princeton Hospital staff pronounced the victim deceased.
The preliminary investigation suggests several individuals began firing multiple weapons in the area. There is no suspect in custody at this time.
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 65th murder investigation of 2021 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 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**
