Media Release 212- Public’s Assistance with the Demetris Silliman Jr. Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance with the Demetris Silliman Jr. Homicide Investigation
Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information in the Demetris Silliman Jr Homicide Investigation; he was killed on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, while at the intersection of Pennfield Drive and Zion City Road.
At about 1:30 AM, Birmingham Police responded to a call of a person shot in a vehicle at the intersection of Penfield Drive and Zion City Road.
Officers arrived on the scene and observed a Black 2010 Chevrolet Impala off the roadway. Upon further investigation, officers observed Demetris Silliman Jr. inside the vehicle; he was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived at the location and pronounced the victim deceased.
If anyone has information that will help aid our detectives, please contact the Homicide Division directly at 205-254-1764 or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
Crime Stoppers may award tipsters up to $5,000 in cash.
Homicide Investigation
(Media Release 207-2022)
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
The victim has been identified as:
Demetris Lendell Silliman, Jr., (21), B/M, of Center Point, Alabama.
At about 1:30 AM, Birmingham Police responded to a call of person shot in a vehicle at the intersection of Penfield Drive and Zion City Road.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived at the location and pronounced the victim deceased.
There are no suspects in custody. Details are limited in this investigation.
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 109th murder investigation of 2022 including 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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