Update: Birmingham motorcyclist killed in 'targeted shooting' identified

According to Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – A man was shot and killed in Birmingham Wednesday afternoon while riding a motorcycle, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald.

Shortly after 12:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to reports of shots fired near the intersection of 1st Avenue South and Center Street.

Police arrived on scene and found Obray Carter, 39, unconscious on a motorcycle with an apparent gunshot wound.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived at the scene and pronounced him dead.

Police believe Carter was riding his cruiser-style motorcycle near the intersection when an unknown suspect shot him, then fled the scene.

“Currently, we are investigating this incident as a targeted shooting,” Fitzgerald said.

There is no one in custody at this time.

Anyone with additional information can contact BPD at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

This is the 56th murder investigation to be held in Birmingham in 2024, with 5 justifiable death sentences.