From The Tribune staff reports
CENTER POINT – The Birmingham Police Department is investigating the death of a 24-year-old Center Point man, Marquis Kantrell Drakes Jr., the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office announced.
Officers responded to a reported argument at the 1400 block of 29th Street Ensley, Birmingham, on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at 11:58 a.m.
“The decedent sustained gunshot wound injuries during a reported argument,” Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said.
Drakes was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:32 p.m.
The death is being investigated as a homicide.
This story will be updated as more information become available.