Shooting at 90027TH AVENUE on 01/02/2025 11:12 PM
Type: Shooting
Date: 01/02/2025 11:12 PM
Description: A 24-Year-Old Female Victim, Suffering From An Apparent Gunshot Wound.
Address: 90027TH AVENUE, Jefferson County, AL
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ShootingInfo
Just after 5:00 p.M., officers from east precinct responded to 1st avenue and parkway east on a call of person shot near a car wash. Officers arrived and discovered the victim, detraio whorton inside of a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Birmingham fire and Rescue responded to the scene and whorton was transported to uab hospital. Whorton succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by hospital staff. The preliminary investigation indicates whorton exited his vehicle and engaged in an altercation with another person which escalated to gunfire. Whorton returned to his vehicle and collapsed in the driver seat. The investigation indicates whorton was an acquaintance of the suspect. A clear motive has not been established. No arrest has been made. Updates will be provided as this case developsAgency
Birmingham