Media Release 4
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, January 1, 2021.
The victim will be identified pending notification to the next of kin.
At approximately 9:05 pm, East Precinct officers were dispatched to 4040 40th Avenue North on report of a person down. Officers arrived on the scene where they located a victim lying unresponsive near a residence. Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
Evidence suggests that this is a homicide investigation. Details are limited at this time.
If there is anyone who has additional information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-
7777.
This is Birmingham’s 1st homicide of 2021.
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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Media Release 4- Homicide Investigation
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