Media Release 84- Homicide Investigation- 4th Avenue South
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, April 25, 2022.
The victim has been identified as Jomorion Gordon, (19), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama.
Just after 2:00 p.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to the 8300-block of 4th Ave South. Officers arrived and observed a vehicle that struck a tree. Inside was an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene and transported the victim to UAB Hospital. Detectives were later notified the victim succumbed to his injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was shot at another location and attempted to drive to the hospital. Additional information is limited. No arrest has been made nor has a motive been established. Updates will be provided as this case develops.
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.
This is Birmingham’s 38th murder investigation of 2022 with 5 justifiable death investigation.
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.
th**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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