From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — A 17-year-old Center Point man was shot and killed on Saturday, February 5, at approximately 3:57 p.m.
“Officers responded to 10th Avenue and 18th Street North on a call of a person shot,” Sergeant Rodarius Mauldin said.
Guest was pronounced dead on the scene by Birmingham Fire and Rescue.
Officers were also alerted to another subject that showed up to UAB Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
“The preliminary investigation suggests the wounded subjects in this incident were involved in a robbery when they were shot,” Mauldin said. “The victim of the robbery was working as a parking lot attendant when the robbery occurred, and he shot the suspects. He has been cooperative in this investigation thus far. Currently, the surviving wounded suspect and a female suspect are in custody and will be questioned by investigators.”
This is Birmingham’s 11th homicide investigation of 2022.
Authorities ask if anyone has information pertaining to the case, please contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764, Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
The story will be updated when more information is available.