From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation following a Thursday-night shooting that left one person dead and another hospitalized.
The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Dequaris Lydel Williams, of Birmingham.
Officers arrived on scene to find two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded and transported both victims to UAB Hospital. Shortly after, detectives were notified one of the victims succumb to his injuries.Birmingham police say officers from East Precinct responded to a call of two people shot at approximately 8:48 p.m. Thursday. The call originated from 5315 Pinson Valley Parkway from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office as the victims drove themselves to the Shell gas station located at 4141 Pinson Valley Parkway to summon help.
The preliminary investigation indicates an argument occurred prior to the shooting. There are no suspects in custody.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the BPD at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.