From The Tribune staff reports
PELHAM — A 23-year-old man has been charged with the murder of an off-duty Birmingham firefighter.
According to the Pelham Police Department (PPD), detectives obtained a murder warrant Monday, December 20, charging Aristola Devinci Jenkins in the shooting death of 46-year-old Christopher Lee Easter.
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PPD said that the victim and the suspect knew each other.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue released a statement to AL.com that stated: “On behalf of our fire chief, our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and fellow co-workers.’’
PPD stated on Twitter: “Easter was an active member of the hockey community here in Pelham. We send our condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.”
Jenkins remains in the Shelby County Jail pending the posting of bond.