From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Police identified a man killed after being caught up in crossfire during a shooting in the southwest part of the city. The shooting happened around 7:15 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020.
Police were first dispatched to the scene at the intersection of 17th Street and Jefferson Avenue SW, on a call of a person shot.
Larry Pettway, 70, of Birmingham, was found on a sidewalk suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound, according to Birmingham Police. Pettway was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
There are no suspects in custody. If you have information, you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at (205) 254-7777.