From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting that involved a 9-year-old girl that occurred At approximately 3:39 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10.
According to the Birmingham Police Department, officers from the Community Safety Partnership Unit were patrolling the area near the 800 block of 44th Place North in the Morton Simpson Housing Community when shots were heard nearby. Officers were alerted by community members that a child was wounded by gunfire. Officers observed the victim in the backseat of a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
The child was transported to Children’s Hospital of Alabama with life-threatening injuries.
The preliminary investigation suggests the child was standing outside of a vehicle in the parking lot when shots were fired amongst two males, and the victim was caught in the crossfire. Detectives were able to establish strong leads within minutes from Real Time Crime Center officers.
One person has been detained and being questioned by detectives.
If there is anyone who has additional information, please contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 205- 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777
