Media Release 224- Public’s Assistance with the Ty’nez Durden Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance with the Ty’nez Durden Homicide Investigation
Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Thursday, October 20, 2022, that claimed the life of Ty’nez Durden.
On Monday, October 17, 2022, at approximately 6:40 PM, East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 7700 Block of Sunrise Lane on report of a person shot. Officers arrived on the scene and observed the victim lying unresponsive in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and transported the victim to Children’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries. On Thursday, October 20, 2022, the victim succumbed to his injuries.
The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was standing in the parking lot when an unknown vehicle arrived in the area and an unknown suspect(s) began firing shots at the victim.
Currently, there is no one in custody.
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 213-2022)
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, October 17, 2022.
The victim has been identified as:
Ty’nez Lloyd Durden, (17), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 6:40 PM, East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 7700 Block of Sunrise Lane on report of a person shot. Officers arrived on the scene and observed the victim lying unresponsive in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and transported the victim to Children’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries. On Thursday, October 20, 2022, the victim succumbed to his injuries.
The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was standing in the parking lot when an unknown vehicle arrived in the area and an unknown suspect(s) began firing shots at the victim.
Currently, 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.
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 114th 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**
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