From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) is conducting a death investigation involving a juvenile, which occurred on Tuesday, December 21, shortly after 9 p.m.
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Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and transported the victim to Children’s Hospital; later, the victim succumbed to his injuries.
“The preliminary investigation suggests the victim suffered a gunshot wound injury while at a private residence,” Officer Truman Fitzgerald said. “At this time, the investigation surrounding this incident has led to this case being deemed accidental.”
Authorities request that anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
The story will be updated when more information is available.