Media Release 220- Homicide Investigation- 27th Street Southwest
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
The victim has been identified as:
Damone Gardner, (34), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 8:25 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a ShotSpotter Alert in the 300 Block of 27th Street Southwest.
Officers arrived on the scene when they observed the victim lying unresponsive in the roadway suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived and pronounced the victim deceased.
The preliminary investigation suggests an unknown suspect was arguing with the victim and during the argument the suspect shot the victim then fled the scene.
This homicide may be connected to the Malike Williams Homicide Investigation from 2714 Pearson Avenue Southwest.
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 116th murder investigation of 2023 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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Media Release 220- Homicide Investigation- 27th Street Southwest
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