From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, September 5, at approximately 5:55 a.m.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Michael David Lyle, 45, of Cleveland, sustained gunshot wound injuries during a reported assault.
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Lyle was pronounced dead at the scene located in the 400 block 24th Street South in Birmingham.
“During the investigation, Jefferson County received a call from a person of interest the eastern part of Jefferson County,” Birmingham Police Sgt. Monica Law said. “Both the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Birmingham Police Department responded to that location to take that person into custody for questioning. At this time, we do not believe that this is a hate crime.”
BPD is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
