From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — Sergeant Johhny Williams of the Birmingham Police Department said that detectives are conducting a homicide investigation after a victim was discovered on Friday at approximately 12:50 pm.
The victim has been identified as Brandon Joel Franklin, 44, of Trussville, Williams said.
Officers from the East Precinct responded to 7327 Second Ave. S. to investigate a report of a person lying in the rear of the location.
Officers arrived and located Franklin lying in the back yard of the residence.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived and pronounced Franklin dead on the scene. Investigators are working to develop additional leads in this investigation.
No suspects are in custody. Williams said additional information will be released as it becomes available.