From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — A Hoover woman who died as a result what the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office termed “an assault” has been identified.
“The decedent sustained injuries during a reported assault,” Yates stated. “The death is being investigated as a homicide therefore, all questions regarding the circumstances surrounding the death should be made to the Hoover Police Department.”
Pilkington’s boyfriend was apprehended after he reportedly led police on a car chase on I-65. The suspect has not been identified at this time.