Media Release 271
Homicide Investigation Update
The Birmingham Police Department reports the Jefferson County Coroner’s has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
The victim has been identified as Corey Duskin, (29), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama.
The preliminary investigation suggest the victim was possibly involved in some type of verbal altercation prior to being shot. There are no suspects in custody. Updates will be provided as this case develops.
If there is anyone who has additional information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254- 7777.
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Media Release 271-Homicide Investigation Update-Corey Duskin
Homicide Investigation
Media Release 269
The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
The victim’s identity will be identified upon next of kin notification
At approximately 6:20 p.m., officers from West Precinct responded to 5909 Ellington Street on a call of a person shot. Officers arrived and found the victim in the driver’s seat of a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and transported the victim to UAB Hospital. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by hospital staff. Information is limited in this investigation. There are no suspects in custody. Updates will be provided as this case develops.
If there is anyone who has additional information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254- 7777.
This is homicide 103 of 2020 with 13 justifiable death investigations and 1 non-criminal homicide (accidental shooting). 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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