From the Trussville Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the 3100 block of Jefferson Avenue Southwest.
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The victim has been identified as Jerry Kennedy, a 44-year-old black male, of Birmingham.
At approximately 8:30 a.m., West Precinct officers received a call of a person shot at the incident location. Officers arrived to find the victim inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to U.A.B. Hospital for treatment. Upon arrival, the victim was later pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries.
It was reported that the victim was involved in a verbal altercation just before shots were fired. The suspect left the scene on foot shortly after the shooting.
There is no suspect in custody.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 254-7777.