Crime at AFTON DR, BIRMINGHAM on 05/12/2026 10:29 AM
Type: Other
Date: 05/12/2026 10:29 AM
Description: PERSON SUSPICIOUS. This report is from Shelby County dispatch log (911). Information may be subject to change
Address: AFTON DR, BIRMINGHAM, Shelby County, AL
Case Number: C2026028598
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At approximately 3:40 p.M., officers from the south precinct responded to a shotspotter alert at 4300 richard arrington jr. Blvd. Officers arrived on scene and discovered the victim laying on the sidewalk near bates automotive. The victim was wounded by gunfire. Birmingham fire and rescue responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.The preliminary investigation indicates the victim, gelphin matthew was involved in physical altercation with the suspect prior to being shot. The suspect was taken into custody. The case is being presented to the jefferson county district attorney’s office for review.Agency
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