The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The victim has been identified as:
Lamodrick Michael Lovejoy (54), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama

At approximately 11:48 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification in the 300 block of 78th Street South. Upon arrival, officers observed an adult male victim lying unresponsive on the ground and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. There is no one in custody. BPD Detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. We will provide updates as they become available.


If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.