The Birmingham Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying any potential suspect(s) responsible for a shooting that occurred in May 2026 and left one male seriously injured. Any additional information that may assist investigators would be greatly appreciated. 

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SHOOTING ASSAULT INVESTIGATION

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, May 24, 2026, at approximately 2:01 a.m. in the area of 17th Street North and 26th Avenue North.

Officers discovered a Nissan Altima that had been involved in a shooting and subsequent collision. Multiple bullet strikes were observed on the vehicle, and investigators recovered evidence from the roadway consistent with the shooting.

One victim, a 17-year-old, sustained life-threatening injuries and remains hospitalized receiving medical care. A second victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation indicates that an unknown vehicle approached the Nissan Altima while it was traveling in the area, and an occupant of the unknown vehicle fired multiple shots into the victim’s vehicle.

Investigators obtained surveillance video from the area that captured the incident. The suspect vehicle is described as a dark-colored sedan that continued traveling on 17th Street North toward 25th Avenue North following the shooting.

The Birmingham Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and is working to identify the individual or individuals responsible.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Birmingham Police Department Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 (tel:205-254-1764) or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777 (tel:205-254-7777). Tipsters may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.