Media Release 65- Public’s Assistance in the Timothy Pinson Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance in the Timothy Pinson Homicide Investigation
Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide which occurred on January 1, 2022 which claimed the life of Timothy Pinson.
At approximately 7:40 a.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to 824 Cable Car Court on report of a person shot. Officers arrived on the scene and observed a male lying unresponsive in a silver sedan suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
The preliminary investigation suggests a community member arrived home and found the victim in the parking lot. The shooting is believed to have taken place any time between the previous night to this morning when the community member discovered the victim.
Currently, there is no one in custody.
If there is anyone with information which will help aide 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 65- Timothy Pinson Homicide Investigation
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Homicide Investigation
(Media Release 2)
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 1, 2022.
The victim has been identified as:
Timothy Dean Pinson, (32), W/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 7:40 a.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to 824 Cable Car Court on report of a person shot. Officers arrived on the scene and observed a male lying unresponsive in a silver sedan suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
The preliminary investigation suggests a community member arrived home and found the victim in the parking lot. The shooting is believed to have taken place any time between the previous night to this morning when the community member discovered the victim.
Currently, there is no one in custody.
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 2nd murder investigation of 2022.
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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