Media Release 241- Homicide Investigation- Orchid Road
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
The victim has been identified as:
Quindarius Germon Peeples, (18), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 6:50 PM, two adult males showed up at UAB Hospital, via private vehicle, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased. The second male suffered a non-life-threatening gun-shot injury.
BPD officers responded to UAB Hospital to gather information.
The preliminary investigation suggests the victims were travelling in a vehicle near the 400 Block of Orchid Road when they were fired upon by a suspect(s) in a separate vehicle.
Based on the facts gathered during this investigation, this incident does not appear to be random. The motive is still undetermined.
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 123rd murder investigation of 2022 including 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 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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Media Release 241- Homicide Investigation- Orchid Road
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