Media Release 258- Juvenile Shot- 8th Avenue Wylam
18-Month-Old Girl Shot in West Birmingham
At around 6:45 p.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to Children’s Hospital on report of a Child Shot call.
Officers arrived at Children’s Hospital when they learned an 18-month-old baby girl had been shot inside a vehicle in the Wylam neighborhood. The victim was rushed to Children’s Hospital by private vehicle. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers learned an adult male also had been shot in the same incident. He arrived at UAB Hospital by ambulance. The victims were traveling in separate vehicles.
The preliminary investigation has revealed this incident is believed to have taken place at the 5-Way service station at 4800 8th Avenue Wylam.
An adult male fired shots at the vehicle the 18-month-old victim was traveling in. Officers believe an adult who was traveling with the 18-month-old was the intended target.
Currently, it appears the adult gunshot victim was not an intended target.
There is no one in custody.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Felony Assault Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.
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Media Release 258- Juvenile Shot- 8th Avenue Wylam
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