Homicide Investigation

The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The victim has been identified as:
Cornelius Parker, (42), B/M of Birmingham, Alabama

At approximately 9:47 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to a call of a Person Shot in the 800 block of 6th Street West in Birmingham. Upon arrival, officers observed an adult male victim inside an apartment lying unresponsive and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene and transported the victim to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 11:25 p.m.

The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was inside his residence when the suspect entered demanding money. The suspect and the victim became involved in an altercation. During the altercation, the suspect fired shots, striking the victim.
The suspect fled the location prior to officers’ arrival. There is no one in custody at this time.

The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.