Burglary at HWY 280, BIRMINGHAM on 04/21/2025 9:27 PM

Type: Burglary

Date: 04/21/2025 9:27 PM

Description: ALARM BURGLARY. This report is from Shelby County dispatch log (911). Information may be subject to change

Address: HWY 280, BIRMINGHAM, Shelby County, AL

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Case Number: C2025024210

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Area Missing Persons

missing-person-record__Lowe

Name

James Lowe

Missing Age

61

Est. Current Age

74

Last Seen

Warrior, AL on 08/05/2011

Physical Description

Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Gray or Partially Gray Eyes: Blue Height: 5' 7"  Weight: 200 lbs

Case Number

MP15023

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Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Nelson

Name

Melvin Nelson

Age

59

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At approximately 2:05 a.M., the birmingham police department’s 911 communication division received a shot spotter call of one round fired in the 300 block of 72nd street north. Officers from east precinct responded to the scene and discovered the victim Unresponsive lying on the curb near the roadway. The victim suffered from an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham fire and rescue reported to the scene where the victim was pronounced deceased. Detectives have limited information in this homicide investigation. There are no suspect(s) in custody. Detectives have not established a motive. Updates will be provided as information comes available.

Agency

Birmingham

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