1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized In Shooting Near Pinson Valley Parkway

Trussville AL

15 January, 2021

10:56 AM

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BIRMINGHAM, AL — Birmingham police are investigating the city's fifth homicide of the year, this time in east Birmingham Thursday night. Sgt. Rod Mauldin of the Birmingham Police Department said two shooting victims drove themselves to a gas station at 4141 Pinson Valley Parkway to call for help. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office contacted the Birmingham police, the the shooting occurred in Birmingham's jurisdiction. Both victims were taken to UAB Hospital, where 31-year-old Dequaris Lydel Williams was pronounced dead after arrival. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Birmingham Police Department at 205-254-1764.