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Media Release 22- Tony Hillard Wanted for Attempted Murder

Detectives request assistance from the public in locating an Attempted Murder suspect.

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, South Precinct officers were dispatched to the 4300 Block of 13th Avenue on report of a person shot. Officers arrived on the scene and observed an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel transported the victim to UAB Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Detectives have identified the following person as the suspect:

Tony Hillard, (55), B/M, 6’0’’ 250 pounds, of Birmingham, Alabama.

Tony Hillard has evaded capture.

If there is anyone with information that will help aid our detectives, please contact the Crimes Against Persons Division directly at 205-254-1764 or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Birmingham Police Department’s Mobile App. Simply download the app and submit a tip. Updates will be provided as information becomes available. If the tip to Crime Stoppers leads to an arrest, Crime Stoppers will provide a cash reward.

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Media Release 22- Tony Hillard Wanted for Attempted Murder