From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — A reclassification of justifiable ruling in 26-year-old death on Wednesday, March 16.
According to the Birmingham Police Department (BPD), Jonathan Dancer, 26, of Birmingham, has been ruled a justifiable death investigation. The incident occurred in the 6400 block of Division Avenue in Birmingham.
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“Detectives presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review,” Sergeant Rodarius Mauldin said. “Following the assessment, the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office ruled the actions justifiable self-defense.”
The Birmingham Police Department investigated 27 murders and conducted three justifiable death investigations in 2022.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
