From The Tribune staff reports
CENTER POINT – A Center Point man has died after being shot at the 1100 block of Penfield Drive today.
“The decedent sustained gunshot wound injuries during a reported assault,” Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said. “The death is being investigated as a homicide.”
A statement released by the Birmingham Police Department says “at about 1:30 a.m., Birmingham Police responded to a call of person shot in a vehicle at the intersection of Penfield Drive and Zion City Road. Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived at the location and pronounced the victim deceased.”
The Birmingham Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding this case. There are currently no suspects in custody.
Anyone with information pertaining to the case is asked to contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Birmingham Police Department’s Mobile App on Android or IOS devices. Updates will be provided as information comes available.