From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — A Fairfield man is dead after he was found shot inside a car on Monday in Birmingham’s Kingston neighborhood.
The man, Douglas Paige, 34, of Fairfield, was found unresponsive within a car after Birmingham South Precinct police officers received a call regarding a person shot in the 4400 block of Ninth Avenue North. This followed the officers receiving a Shot Spotter call to the area of Ninth Avenue North and 44th Place.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue pronounced Paige deceased at the scene.
According to Sgt. Johnny Williams, investigators learned that Paige was involved in a physical altercation with three subjects. Paige returned to his vehicle following the altercation where he was allegedly shot before he could drive away.
There are no suspects in custody, but Williams said that they have possible identities of some of the people involved.
If anyone has any information regarding the case contact the BPD Homicide Unity at 205-254-1764.