Assault at HEATHERBROOKE RD, BIRMINGHAM on 04/17/2025 6:11 PM
Type: Assault
Date: 04/17/2025 6:11 PM
Description: HARASSMENT DIRECT. This report is from Shelby County dispatch log (911). Information may be subject to change
Address: HEATHERBROOKE RD, BIRMINGHAM, Shelby County, AL
Case Number: C2025023429
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Name
Jason SimsMissing Age
15Est. Current Age
25Last Seen
Fairfield, AL on 01/01/2015Physical Description
Race: Black Ethnicity: African American Gender: Male Hair: Unknown Eyes: Unknown Height: 5' 6" Weight: 125 lbsCase Number
MP28527Area Cold Cases
Name
Detraio WhortonAge
27Cause of Death
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