Media Release 277
Attempt to Locate and Identify
Detectives request assistance from the public in locating a vehicle which that may be connected to a shooting that took place on Thursday, November 18, 2021, which injured three people including a 6-year-old child.
On Thursday, November 18, 2021, just after 4:00 p.m., the Birmingham Police Department’s 911 Communications Division received a Shot Spotter alert of 10 rounds fired in the 4500 block of 5th Ave South. Officers responded and observed a disabled vehicle in the roadway riddled with bullets and damaged from a collision. Inside the vehicle, was 3 people wounded by gunfire.
The victims were two adult males and a 6-year-old boy. The child was transported to Children’s Hospital of Alabama. The child’s injuries were originally reported as life-threatening but were updated to stable. The two adult victims sustained non-life threatening injuries. Another female occupant was inside the car at the time of the shooting. She was not injured during the incident.
Detectives with the Birmingham Police Department’s Felony Assault Unit have identified a vehicle that may possibly be connected to this shooting. Detectives request assistance from the public in locating the listed vehicle and identifying any persons who may have been seen driving or occupying the vehicle. The vehicle is a 2015 White Nissan Altima 4D with black wheels. The vehicle has a registered Alabama Nurses Foundation Personalized license plate # JLPN.
Note: The vehicle was reported as stolen out of Birmingham on November 19,
2021.
If anyone sees the listed vehicle BPD advises Do Not Attempt to make any contact dial 911 Immediately. If there is anyone with information on the location and identities of anyone who was driving or occupying the listed the vehicle.
Please contact BPD Felony Assault Detectives 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.
Please see the attached photo of the vehicle.
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Media Release 277- Attempt to Locate
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Assault Investigation
(Media Release 275)
The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives an assault investigation is underway after three people were shot inside of a vehicle. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 18, 2021.
On Thursday, November 18, 2021, just after 4:00 p.m., the Birmingham Police Department’s 911 Communications Division received a Shot Spotter alert of 10 rounds fired in the 4500 block of 5th Ave South. Officers responded and observed a disable vehicle in the roadway riddled with bullets and damaged from a collision. Inside of the vehicle, were 3 people wounded by gunfire.
The victims were two adult males and a 6 year-old boy. The child was transported to Children’s Hospital of Alabama. The child’s injuries were originally reported as life-threatening but were updated to stable. The two adult victims sustained non-life threatening injuries. Another female occupant was inside of the car at the time of the shooting. She was not injured during the incident.
The preliminary investigation suggest the victim’s vehicle was followed and the suspect(s) open fire from a white sedan. The vehicle struck a utility pole before coming to a rest in the roadway. Detectives have not established a clear motive in this investigation, however it appears the victims were targeted. No arrest has been made.
Updates will be provided as this case develops.
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.
**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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