Media Release 245-Homicide Investigation-5th Street North
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, November 4, 2024.
The victim has been identified as:
Amauria Caffey, (20), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 12:12 p.m., North Precinct officers were responding to a call of multiple shots fired in the 1600 Block of 5th Street North. While en route, the call was updated to a Person Shot.
When officers arrived on the scene, they observed an adult male victim on the front porch of a residence, lying unresponsive and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
The preliminary investigation suggests that a verbal argument occurred at the residence. Moments later gunshots were fired fatally wounding the victim.
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.
This is Birmingham’s 123rd murder investigation of 2024 with 11 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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