From The Tribune staff reports
CENTER POINT – The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the 23-year-old man that was killed in Center Point on Thursday, Oct. 6, at approximately 4:38 p.m.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Calvin Maurice Chambers, of Birmingham, sustained a gunshot wound injury during a reported assault at the Charter East Apartments in Center Point.
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Chambers was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The death is being investigated as a homicide,” Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates stated.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
“A suspect vehicle description was quickly established with the assistance of the Metro Area Command Center,” Sergeant Joni Money stated. “Utilizing the flock cameras in the area, a location on the suspect vehicle was determined. Deputies were able to locate and stop the vehicle after a short pursuit.”
Five suspects have been taken into custody and are currently being questioned by detectives.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
