Media Release 36- Public’s Assistance in the Maleyk Bryant Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance in the Maleyk Bryant Homicide Investigation
Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, that claimed the life of Maleyk Bryant.
At approximately 11:50 PM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 1300 Block of 34th Street Ensley on report of a person shot. Officers arrived on the scene and observed a vehicle which had collided into a parked vehicle. Upon further investigation, officers observed Maleyk Bryant inside of the vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was unresponsive.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was possibly targeted; there were over 40 rounds fired in this incident.
Currently, there is no one in custody.
If there is anyone with 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.
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.
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Media Release 36- Public’s Assistance in the Maleyk Bryant Homicide Investigation
Homicide Investigation
(Media Release 155- 2022)
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
The victim has been identified as:
Maleyk Kyre Bryant, (21), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 11:50 PM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 1300 Block of 34th Street Ensley on report of a person shot. Officers arrived on the scene and observed a vehicle which had collided into a parked vehicle. Upon further investigation, officers observed an occupant (victim) of the vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was unresponsive.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was possibly targeted; there were over 40 rounds fired in this incident.
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.
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 75th murder investigation of 2022 including 6 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**
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