From the Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM – A Birmingham woman was found dead in her apartment after her family had not heard from her in over a day.
Officers initially did not have enough information to declare the fatality as a homicide but were unable to rule out foul play. After the Jefferson County Coroner’s office identified the gunshot wound, the situation was elevated to a homicide.
Detectives returned to the scene to conduct an investigation.
Anyone with information pertaining to the case can contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.