News Summary
A man was fatally shot while sitting in his SUV in north Birmingham, marking the city’s 43rd homicide of the year. The shooting occurred in broad daylight as the gunman approached and opened fire on the victim, who was found unresponsive in the vehicle. Emergency responders were unable to revive him, and the shooter remains at large. Authorities are investigating potential connections to previous violent incidents and urging community participation in providing information.
North Birmingham
A man was shot and killed while sitting inside a gray SUV in north Birmingham on Sunday afternoon, July 20, marking the city’s 43rd homicide of the year 2025. The shooting occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m., prompting emergency responders to the scene after receiving reports about a person shot.
Police officers arrived at the 900 block of Center Street North, where they located the SUV parked in the 10 block of 9th Avenue West, near an apartment building. Upon examination, officers found the victim unresponsive in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Birmingham firefighters attempted life-saving measures, but the efforts were unsuccessful. The victim was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
According to initial investigations, a man approached the SUV on foot and opened fire before fleeing the scene. The shooting took place in broad daylight, raising concerns about safety and crime in the area. The shooter remains unidentified and at large, with authorities actively searching for leads.
In total, there have been 67 homicides in Jefferson County this year, as Birmingham struggles with a rising tide of violent incidents. This act of violence occurred in the vicinity of a quadruple homicide that took place in February 2024, leading local authorities to investigate any potential connections, although police have not confirmed one at this time.
Investigation Details
Detectives are collaborating with the Real Time Crime Center to gather evidence and identify potential leads related to the shooting. Public Information Officer Truman Fitzgerald has encouraged anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or may have further information to reach out to Crime Stoppers. This appeal emphasizes the necessity for community involvement in addressing crime in the area.
Authorities have set up a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case. Anyone with pertinent information is urged to contact Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
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Additional Resources
- AL.com: Broad Daylight Birmingham Shooting Leaves 1 Dead
- Wikipedia: Homicide
- ABC3340: Birmingham Police Investigate Homicide on Center Street
- Google Search: Birmingham homicide
- WBRC: Cycle of Violence Continues with 1 Shot Killed
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Crime
- WVTM: Birmingham Police Investigating Homicide Near College Hills
- Google News: Birmingham police investigation
- CBS42: Birmingham Police Department Investigating Homicide
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