From Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY — A shooting on Monday night in unincorporated Jefferson County near Clay left one man dead and another man charged with his murder.
Eslam Mohamed Zaki has been charged with murder.
At approximately 7:00 p.m. Monday, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Town and Country Circle just off of Old Springville Road in East Jefferson County, on a report of a male who had been shot, according to Lt. Joni Money.
The victim was transported by ambulance to UAB Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
“According to reports, the victim and the suspect had been involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical,” Money said. “During the physical altercation, the suspect fired a single shot, striking the 31-year-old, male victim. The suspect then called 911 and remained at the scene until deputies arrived.”
Money said the suspect, 21-year-old Eslam Mohamed Zaki, was arrested and placed in the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham. He is being charged with murder. His charge has no bond.
