UPDATE:
The death investigation has been upgraded to a homicide investigation. The victim has been identified as Monty Lewayne Davis, 29, of Birmingham. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office stated that evidence has indicated that he was shot in another area and then left at Mulga Loop Road.
Police have theorized that the fire was an attempt to cover up the crime. No suspects have been identified.
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
MULGA — Detectives from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a body that was found after a fire at the 300 block of Mulga Loop Road near Minor.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a report of a fire at the side of a road around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday. The body of an adult man was discovered after the fire was extinguished.
The Jefferson County Coroner is working to identify the body and determine the cause of death. Police continue to investigate.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1459 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.