From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified a man shot and killed at an apartment complex on Birmingham’s east side.
Ladarius Bloxom, 30, was found in a grassy area in the 2900 block of Gallant Drive, on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Investigators believe the shooting happened just after 1:15 p.m. at Valley Brook Apartments.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and pronounced Bloxom dead.
Birmingham Police said the exact motive has not been determined but they do believe the victim was involved in a verbal argument prior to the shooting.
No one is in custody.
If you have information, you are asked to call Birmingham Police at (205) 254-1764 or call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 254-7777.