Shooting at 8600 BLOCK OF OLD HIGHWAY 75 on 02/02/2026 7:42 PM
Type: Shooting
Date: 02/02/2026 7:42 PM
Description: A 38-Year-Old Male Victim Suffered A Fatal Gunshot Wound.
Address: 8600 BLOCK OF OLD HIGHWAY 75, Jefferson County, AL
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ShootingInfo
At approximately 1:51 p.M., officers from the birmingham police department’s west precinct responded to the location on a call of a person shot. Officers arrived to find the victim artez mcgowen was already transported to uab hospital by birmingham fire and rescue after he was found lying on the sidewalk wounded by gunfire. Detectives were later notified the victim succumb to his injuries. The preliminary investigation indicates the fatal shots were fired from a vehicle in a drive by shooting. The suspect’s vehicle fled the scene in a midsize sedan. No arrest has been made. Updates will be provided as this case develops.Agency
Birmingham