From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — A 22-year-old was killed in a Birmingham apartment shooting on Friday, February 25, at approximately 1:25 p.m.
According to the Birmingham Police Department (BPD), Marquis Antone Black Jr., 22, of Fairfield, was found in the courtyard of an apartment building located in the 900 block of 47th Street North in Birmingham.
A South Precinct officer was patrolling the area when the officer heard several gunshots being fired.
“Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased,” Officer Truman Fitzgerald said. “Details are limited in this investigation. Currently, there is no one in custody.”
Authorities ask if there is 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.
This is Birmingham’s 20th murder investigation of 2022, including one justifiable death ruling.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
