From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–A Trussville man has been charged in the shooting death of Amauria Caffey, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald.
Malik Farris, 21, was charged with murder, first-degree theft of property, and first-degree criminal mischief.
Caffey, 20, was shot and killed on Monday, Nov. 4 in the 1600 block of 5th Street North in Birmingham.
According to police, the preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from an altercation earlier that day involving the victim’s family member and a separate person.
The theft and criminal mischief charge reportedly stem from actions by the suspect after the shooting involving the victim’s property.
Farris turned himself into police custody and is being held in the Jefferson County Jail with no bond.
