From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — A 19-year-old has been identified as the shooting victim who crashed a car into a Birmingham yard on Monday, April 25, at approximately 2:00 p.m.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Jomorion Gordon, 19, of Birmingham, sustained gunshot wound injuries during a reported assault.
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Birmingham Police Officers arrived on the scene just after 2:00 p.m. and observed a vehicle that struck a tree. Officers located Gordon inside the vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene and transported Gordon to UAB Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
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“The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was shot at another location and attempted to drive to the hospital,” Sergeant Rodarius Mauldin said. “Additional information is limited. No arrest has been made, nor has a motive been established.”
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 38th murder investigation of 2022, with five justifiable death investigations.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
