News Summary
The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide in the Central Park neighborhood, where a man was found shot in a residence. The victim was discovered unresponsive by a family member, and no suspects are in custody. The police are seeking public assistance in the case as investigations reveal potential targeted motives.
Birmingham Police Investigate Homicide of Man Found Shot in Central Park Neighborhood
The Birmingham Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that took place in the Central Park neighborhood. The incident occurred on Friday just before 2 p.m. at a residence on 50th Street in Ensley. Officers responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call reporting a “person down.”
Upon arrival, the law enforcement officials discovered an adult male lying unresponsive at the home, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene. Initial inquiries revealed that a family member had found the victim while checking on him and subsequently called for emergency assistance. It appears the man had been deceased for at least a day prior to the discovery.
The exact time of the shooting remains unclear, but there were visible signs that the residence had been shot at, and reports indicate that money was missing from the home. Investigators noted that there were no signs of forced entry, suggesting the possibility of a targeted incident.
This incident has occurred in a residential neighborhood situated across from Central Park Elementary School, but police have confirmed there was no imminent danger to students at the time. The ongoing investigation is part of a troubling trend within the city, as Birmingham has recorded 33 homicides in 2025 alone, contributing to a total of 49 homicides in Jefferson County this year.
As of now, no suspects have been taken into custody, and the police department is appealing to the public for assistance in solving this case. Authorities encourage anyone with information to reach out to the homicide unit at 205-254-1764 or to submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
This developing story continues to unfold, and updates will be provided as additional information becomes available. Community members are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the area as the investigation proceeds.
The Birmingham Police Department is committed to solving this homicide and ensuring the safety of the Central Park neighborhood. As such, they are actively working to gather all pertinent details and will keep the public informed as developments arise.
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Additional Resources
- WVTM13: Birmingham Police Investigate Homicide in Central Park Neighborhood
- AL.com: Woman Finds Husband Dead in Shot-up West Birmingham Home
- ABC3340: Birmingham Police Investigate Homicide in Ensley
- MSN: Woman Finds Husband Dead in Shot-up West Birmingham Home
- BBC: Birmingham Crime News
- Wikipedia: Homicide
- Google Search: Birmingham Homicide News
- Google Scholar: Birmingham Homicides
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Birmingham Crime
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