From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide in Pratt City. Police believe the victim was killed in a drive-by shooting.
Officers were called to the scene around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in the 700 block of Carline Avenue. They found Rodger Burr II, 41, of Birmingham inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire & Rescue responded and pronounced Burr dead on the scene.
Police believe Burr was in his car at the intersection of Avenue T and Carline Avenue when another vehicle pulled up beside him and someone from that vehicle opened fire.
If anyone has information, they are asked to call the Birmingham Police Department. You can also call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 254-7777. You will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.
Birmingham Police released a video with information on the shooting.
