From The Trussville Tribue staff reports
PINSON — A teen shot and killed while police said he was attempting a robbery has been identified by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.
Coroner Bill Yates said Jakhi Jabrrea Young, 16, of the Pinson area, was shot on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at 4 a.m.
Sgt. Rod Mauldin with Birmingham Police said an off-duty officer was working an extra security detail when shots were fired at 528 Third Avenue West. Young was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:41 a.m.
“Preliminary investigation suggests the subject approached a person in a robbery attempt, which resulted in the subject being shot,” Mauldin said. “This is an ongoing investigation. Additional details will be provided as they become available.”
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Robbery/Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.