From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — A 17-year-old has been identified as the gunshot wound victim found in the backyard of a residence in Birmingham on Saturday, Jan. 14, at approximately 10:15 p.m.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Ryan Donell Marable, 17, of Birmingham, sustained gunshot wound injuries during a reported assault in the 5000 block of 43rd Street North in Birmingham.
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Birmingham East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 5000 Block of 43rd Street North on a report of a person down.
“Officers arrived on the scene and observed a male victim lying unresponsive in the backyard of a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound,” BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald stated in a press release.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced Marable dead.
“The victim does not appear to live in the Inglenook area,” Fitzgerald stated.
Currently, there is no one in custody.
Authorities ask if there is 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 5th murder investigation of 2023.
The story will be updated when more information is available.