News Release 249 – Homicide Investigation – 700 Block Springville Rd
Homicide investigation
The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting. The incident happened on Monday, December 5, 2022.
At approximately 3:22 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Springville Road, after reports that several people had been shot.
Officers arrived at the scene and observed 3 adult males with apparent gunshot wounds. While at the scene, officers noted that one of the victims’ injuries appeared to be life-threatening. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service personnel arrived at the scene and transported all victims to UAB Hospital.
The victim who was noted to have life-threatening injuries succumbed to his injuries while at UAB Hospital.
Currently, no suspects are in custody.
If anyone has any information relating to the case, please contact the Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.
Anonymous information may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers via the Birmingham Police Service mobile app on Android or IOS devices. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
This is the 126th investigation into a murder in Birmingham in 2022, including 8 investigations into justifiable deaths.
The Birmingham Police Department adheres to the FBI’s uniform crime reporting guidelines established for all law enforcement agencies in the United States. The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Guidelines do not require law enforcement agencies to include justifiable death investigations in the total number of homicide investigations.
** 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 gathered and analyzed**
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