On Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at approximately 9:55 PM, the Bessemer Police Department answered a call in the 1200 Block of 13th St. N. of a person shot call.  Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a 13-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention, the boy was later pronounced dead at the Hospital.  The Bessemer Police Department is urging anybody with information pertaining to this case to please call the Bessemer Police Department or Crimestoppers.

If you know anything about this homicide, please contact Crimestoppers of Metro Alabama. You remain anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a CASH REWARD of up to $5,000.