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Media Release 263

Public’s Assistance with Homicide Investigation

Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Sunday, June 13, 2021.

On Sunday, June 13, 2021, Lykeria Taylor was shot while traveling in a vehicle near the intersection of Warrior Road @ Avenue V; she passed away at UAB hospital the following day.

The preliminary investigation suggests Lykeria Taylor and her boyfriend had just left a nearby nightclub when an unknown vehicle pulled up alongside them and an occupant fired shots into their vehicle. The vehicle then fled the scene. The suspect(s) responsible is still not in custody.

If there is anyone with information that will assist our detectives, please contact the Homicide Division directly at 205-254-1764 or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

 Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Birmingham Police Department’s Mobile App. Simply download the app and submit a tip. Updates will be provided as information becomes available. If the tip to Crime Stoppers leads to an arrest, Crime Stoppers will provide a cash reward.

Media Release 263- Public’s Assistance on Homicide Case

 

Please see the original Media Release by clicking the link below.

Original Media Release

https://police.birminghamal.gov/media-release-151-2/

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