From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — Detectives with the Birmingham Police Department are conducting an investigation into a homicide after the victim was discovered Monday, Aug. 5.
Police said that the victim was discovered Monday at around 7:30 a.m. Officers from the East Precinct responded to the 9900 block of Turner Avenue to investigate a report of a person lying in the roadway. Officers arrived and located the victim lying in the street unresponsive and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived along with the Jefferson County Coroner and pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
Police said the victim’s identity would be released upon confirmation and notification of immediate family.
According to authorities, no one is in custody.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at (205) 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777.
