From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — An employee of the Elyton Meat Market at 3rd Avenue North and Center Street was shot to death on Wednesday, Jan. 4, just after 2 p.m.
According to the Birmingham Police Department (BPD), officers were dispatched on a call of a person shot.
“Upon arrival, officers observed an adult male lying in front of the store, suffering from gunshot wounds,” Sergeant Monica Law stated.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived at the location and pronounced the victim dead.
“Shortly after, with information from community members and help from the Real-time Crime Center, the suspect was apprehended just blocks away from the shooting in the Elyton Village public housing community,” Law stated.
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.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
