Media Release 200-Homicide Investigation-3rd Avenue SW
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, September 2, 2024.
The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin.
At approximately 10:49 p.m. South Precinct officers responded to a Burglary in progress call in the 200 Block of 3rd Avenue SW, University Crossings Apartments. While in route, the call was updated to a Person Shot.
Officers arrived on the scene and observed an adult male victim, lying outside the apartment suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services arrived on the scene and transported the victim to UAB Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Officers then learned that there was a second adult male victim inside the apartment suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
The second victim was pronounced deceased by Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services.
Officers also located a third adult male victim and a fourth adult female victim who exited the same apartment and were found a short distance away both suffering from gunshot wounds.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services transported both victims to UAB Hospital.
The preliminary investigation suggests the victims were inside of the apartment playing cards when the front door of the apartment was kicked in by an unknown suspect. The suspect began firing shots wounding the victims.
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.
This is Birmingham’s 100th murder investigation of 2024 with 8 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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