From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The Birmingham Police Department is now conducting a homicide investigation into the death of 40-year-old Diana Lajoyce McCall who succumbed to her injuries sustained in a shooting after spending nearly two weeks in UAB Hospital, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald.
On Wednesday, Aug. 28 at approximately 7:20 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 7700 Block of 5th Avenue South on a report of a person shot.
Officers arrived on the scene and found McCall lying on the sidewalk suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived and transported her to UAB Hospital.
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, McCall succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.
According to police, the preliminary investigation suggests the shooting stemmed from a physical fight involving two separate females and an adult male.
McCall was reportedly then involved in a confrontation with the adult male, who was involved in the original fight.
During the confrontation, the adult male reportedly shot McCall and fled the scene.
BPD Homicide detectives have identified all parties involved and will present case information to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.
There is currently no one in custody.
Anyone with information on the case can contact BPD’s Homicide Unit at (205) 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777.
