Man found dead on motorbike after targeted shooting in Birmingham

Lina PortmanJune 6, 2024

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A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead in the North Titusville neighborhood of Birmingham. It happened Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of 1st Avenue South and Center Street North, according to the Birmingham Police Department. Police said residents in the area heard gunshots and called 911. When officers arrived, they found a man slumped over on a motorcycle; he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. >> WVTM 13 ON THE GO: Download our app for free This motorcycle was still at a stop sign at the intersection when WVTM 13 arrived on scene. “The victim was arrested on her motorcycle or driving her motorcycle when someone shot her,” said Officer Truman Fitzgerald. “And based on everything we observed and collected, we believe the victim was targeted.”>> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube police say it will take someone coming forward to gain any traction in the investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Birmingham Police Department or Crime Stoppers. This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —

A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead in the North Titusville neighborhood of Birmingham.

It happened Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of 1st Avenue South and Center Street North, according to Birmingham police.

Police say residents in the area heard gunshots and called 911. When officers arrived, they found a man slumped on a motorcycle; he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

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This motorcycle was still stopped at a stop sign at the intersection when WVTM 13 arrived on scene.

“The victim was stopped on or while riding his motorcycle when someone shot him,” said Officer Truman Fitzgerald. “And based on everything we observed and collected, we believe the victim was targeted.”

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Police say someone will need to come forward to gain any traction in the investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Birmingham Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.