Media Release 255- Homicide Investigation- 38th Place North
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
The victim has been identified as:
Courtney Spencer, (24), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
Just before 4 p.m., the Birmingham 911 Communications Division began receiving multiple calls of a shootout taking place in the Inglenook Community.
East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 3400 Block of 38th Place North on report of a Person Shot.
Officers arrived on the scene and then observed a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence. Upon further investigation, officers observed the victim inside the vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
The preliminary investigation suggests a shooting took place in the 3400 Block of 38th Place North; the victim was struck by gunfire. Multiple houses were shot into. No additional gunshot victims.
There is no one in custody.
If there is anyone who has information about the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or remain anonymous and receive a cash reward by dialing Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.
Crime Stoppers pays tipsters cash rewards of up to $5,000 for their tips.
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 255- Homicide Investigation- 38th Place North
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