Media Release 279- Public’s Assistance with the Shundra Vines Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance with the Shundra Vines Homicide Investigation
Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Friday, December 22, 2022, that claimed the life of Shundra Vines.
At 12:44 AM a shot spotter notification alerted multiple shots had been fired in the area. Upon arrival, West Precinct officers observed a Red Pontiac Vibe at the edge of a driveway; officers then observed Shundra Vines lying unresponsive inside the vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
Currently, there are no suspects in custody.
If you have any information to help solve this case, call Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777. You can remain anonymous. Updates will be provided as this case develops.
If anyone has information that will help aid our detectives, please contact the Homicide Division directly at 205-254-1764 or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
Crime Stoppers may award tipsters up to $5,000 in cash.
Homicide Investigation
(Media Release 263-2022)
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a shooting investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 19, 2022.
The victim has been identified as:
Shundra Denise McCray Vines, (43), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At 12:44 AM a shot spotter notification alerted multiple shots had been fired in the area. Upon arrival West Precinct officers observed a running vehicle at the edge of a driveway. Inside the victim was seated in the driver’s seat suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
Currently there are no suspects in custody.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Birmingham Police Department’s Mobile App on Android or IOS devices. Updates will be provided as information comes available.
This is Birmingham’s 131st murder investigation of 2022 including 10 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 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**
