Arrest at UNLISTED LOCATION on 01/24/2026 5:33 PM
Type: Arrest
Date: 01/24/2026 5:33 PM
Description: ARREST WARRANT. This report is from Shelby County dispatch log (911). Information may be subject to change
Address: UNLISTED LOCATION, Shelby County, AL
Case Number: C2026004837
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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
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