From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) is investigating a second homicide that took place on Sunday, Dec. 18, at approximately 7:39 p.m.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Charles Anthony Smith, 33, of Birmingham, sustained gunshot wound injuries during a reported assault.
Birmingham 9-1-1 received a shot spotter notification for the 1500 block of Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest.
“Upon arrival, West Precinct officers observed community members attempting to render aid to an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds,” BPD Sergeant Monica Law stated.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived at the scene and pronounced the victim dead.
“The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin,” Law stated.
Currently, there are no suspects in custody.
Authorities ask anyone who has information pertaining to the case to contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
This is Birmingham’s 128th murder investigation of 2022, with 10 justifiable death investigations.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
