Attempted Murder Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with an attempted murder investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at approximately 1 a.m., at 1001 20th Street South.
Officers from the South Precinct responded to the incident location to investigate a call of a person shot. Officers arrived to find a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of his injury. The victim is expected to recover from his injury.
Upon further investigation, BPD South Precinct officers were able obtain information that both the victim and suspect were involved in a verbal altercation prior to the shooting. Officers were able to locate the suspect after he called to notify police that he was involved. Officers were able to take the suspect into custody without incident.
The suspect has been identified as:
Joshua White, B/M, 22, of Birmingham, Alabama. Two Attempted Murder warrants with a $30,000 bond on each charge have been obtained against the suspect. The suspect is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail. The second charge was obtained due to a second victim being with the victim at the time of the shooting. The second victim was not injured.
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at approximately 2 a.m., in the 4200 block of 3rd Avenue South.
The victim’s identity will be released upon notification of immediate family.
Officers from the South Precinct responded to the incident location to investigate a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers located the victim lying on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived and pronounced the victim deceased.
There have been no arrests made in this case.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are encouraged to contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 254-7777.
