From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified a 40-year-old man killed on Sunday, April 24, at approximately 6:10 p.m.
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Birmingham Police Department (BPD) officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of 7th Avenue North in Birmingham on a call of a person shot. Officers were then notified of a gunshot victim at Guglielmo Marconi Park, located at 600 25th Street North in Birmingham.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and transported the victim to UAB Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
“The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was shot in the 2300 block of 7th Ave North and ran to the park located at 600 25th Street North where he collapsed,” Sergeant Rodarius Mauldin said. “A person of interest was detained and will be questioned by detectives.”
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 36th murder investigation of 2022 with 5 justifiable death investigations.
The story will be updated when more information is available.