From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — An overnight shooting has left one man dead in north Birmingham.
A report from the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office says the victim sustained gunshot wound injuries during a reported assault. The decedent was transported to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:50 a.m.
The coroner’s office says the victim’s identity has not yet been determined.
Birmingham police are investigating the case as a homicide. The department has released a report suggesting that a suspect is believed to have fired shots at the victim from a vehicle before fleeing the scene.
A suspect then called to turn himself in and has been questioned by detectives. No arrests have been reported.
Anyone with further knowledge of the shooting is asked to contact BPD at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.