From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) has made an arrest in connection to the murder of Reginal Emanuel Duke Jr., 18, of Birmingham, which occurred on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, just before 10 a.m., in the 400 block of 4th Street Thomas.
“Birmingham Police Detectives presented information on the case to Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office,” Sergeant Monica Law stated. “After an assessment of the information, detectives obtained a warrant for capital murder.”
On Thursday, Dec. 22, Yancey was transported to the Jefferson County Jail. He is currently in custody without bond.
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Birmingham Police Department’s Sergeant Monica Law stated Birmingham 9-1-1 received a call that an adult male had been shot in the 400 block of 4th Street.
Upon arrival, West Precinct officers observed Duke suffering from a gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived at the scene and transported Duke to UAB Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The story will be updated when more information is available.