From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — A 17-year-old was shot and killed after a physical altercation in Birmingham on Monday, May 16, just before 6:00 p.m.
BPD observed the physical altercation when they were responding to another call.
“As the officer entered the parking lot, the suspect retrieved a firearm from a vehicle and shot the victim Dwain Thomas,” Sergeant Rodarius Mauldin said. “A pursuit ensued as the suspect fled the scene in a small blue sedan. The suspect was able to elude apprehension.”
BPD states that the preliminary investigation indicates the victim was involved in a physical altercation with the suspect as onlookers stood by and recorded the altercation. The fight escalated to gunfire.
The suspect is currently at large.
Authorities ask if there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
This is Birmingham’s 47th murder investigation of 2022, with five justifiable death investigations.
The story will be updated when more information is available.