Theft at HWY 62, VINCENT on 05/31/2026 1:38 AM
Type: Theft
Date: 05/31/2026 1:38 AM
Description: VEHICLE SUSPICIOUS. This report is from Shelby County dispatch log (911). Information may be subject to change
Address: HWY 62, VINCENT, Shelby County, AL
Case Number: C2026032696
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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
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