From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — A murder suspect took his own life after being surrounded by authorities at a Birmingham Hotel on Thursday, April 7, at approximately 11:04 a.m.
Carol Robinson at AL.com states that Burrell had a lengthy criminal history with convictions on drug and robbery charges and was wanted in connection with a March shooting.
The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Birmingham Police Department located Burrell on the second floor of the hotel. After trying to make contact with Burrell they heard a muffled noise, the officers made entry into the room and located Burrell unresponsive in his hotel room.
Burrell was pronounced dead at the scene.
The story will be updated when more information is available.