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Media Release 30-Public’s Assistance in Homicide of Areyelle Yarbrough

Public’s Assistance Areyelle Yarbrough Homicide Investigation

 Detectives are requesting help from the public in obtaining information on the murder investigation of Areyelle Yarbrough. The homicide occurred on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Just after 7:00 p.m., Birmingham Police Officers responded to W.C. Patton Park after gunfire erupted. At the time of the shooting there was hundreds of people gathered in park. Upon arrival officers discovered the victim, Areyelle Yarbrough laying on the ground just outside the passenger door of her vehicle wounded by gunfire. Yarbrough succumb to her injuries on the scene.

If there is anyone who has information pertaining to this case, please contact Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777 or BPD Homicide Division at 205-254-7777.

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

 

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Media Release 30-Public’s Assistance Areyelle Yarbrough Homicide Investigation