Homicide InvestigationFor Immediate Release

The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
The victim has been identified as: Jeffrey Pleasant, (40), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 12:50 AM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to a residence in the 600 Block of Carline Avenue on report of a Person Shot.
Officers arrived on the scene and entered the residence when they observed the victim unresponsive in a room suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.


The preliminary investigation suggests there was a small party at the residence. The victim and a separate male were involved in an argument that led to shots being fired
and the victim being struck by gunfire. There is no one in custody.

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.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Birmingham Police Department’s Mobile App on Android or IOS devices. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.