Media Release 28- Public’s Assistance with the Exavier Mitchell Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance with the Exavier Mitchell Homicide Investigation
Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, that claimed the life of Exavier Mitchell.
At approximately 2:30 p.m., the Birmingham 911 Communications Division received a Shot Spotter alert at 2314 Bessemer Road (Dollar General).
Officers arrived on the scene and then observed the victim lying unresponsive in the parking lot near a black SUV; he was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
The preliminary investigation suggests an unknown suspect(s) shot the victim in the Dollar General parking lot and then fled the scene.
There is no one in custody.
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.
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Homicide Investigation
(Media Release 278-2023)
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
The victim has been identified as:
Exavier Mitchell, (26), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 2:30 p.m., the Birmingham 911 Communications Division received a Shot Spotter alert at 2314 Bessemer Road (Dollar General).
Officers arrived on the scene and then observed the victim lying unresponsive in the parking lot near a black SUV; he was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
The preliminary investigation suggests an unknown suspect(s) shot the victim in the Dollar General parking lot then fled the scene.
There is no one in custody.
If there is anyone who has information about the case, please get in touch with the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or remain anonymous and receive a cash reward by dialing Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.
Crime Stoppers pays tipsters cash rewards of up to $5,000 for their tips.
This is Birmingham’s 125th murder investigation of 2023 with 9 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 in 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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