HOOVER — Police in Hoover are investigating after a woman was shot to death in the parking lot of an apartment complex just before 7 p.m. on Friday.
Police said the call about the shooting was received at 6:53 p.m. by the Hoover 911 center. According to reports, 911 received several calls about a person wounded by gunfire in front of 808 Tyler Circle at The Park at Wellington and Wakefield apartment complex.
Officers arrived on scene and found a 41-year-old female lying in the parking lot, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Hoover Fire medics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 7:05 p.m.
Witnesses reported hearing at least three gunshots and seeing a dark colored 4-door vehicle speeding away from the scene.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending formal notification of her next-of-kin.
Detectives are working to determine a motive in this case. At this time, there are no suspects in custody.
If anyone has any information about this case, please contact Detective Brad Fountain at 205-444-7562. If you wish to remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward, you are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205-254-7777.