From The Tribune staff reports
HOMEWOOD — A Birmingham man was fatally wounded in a shooting in Homewood on Saturday, Oct. 29, at approximately 5:31 p.m.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, 39-year-old Eric Steven Kaczmarek sustained a gunshot wound injury during a reported assault at 418 West Valley Avenue in Homewood.
Kaczmarek was transported to UAB Hospital in Birmingham, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
“The death is being investigated as a homicide,” Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates stated.
The Homewood Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
