Homicide InvestigationARREST MADE


The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
The victim has been identified as: Jermiera Fowler, (31), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama.

At approximately 9:00 PM, East Precinct officers, along with Birmingham Fire and Rescue (BFRS) personnel were dispatched to an area near the 200 Block of Sellers
Road on report of a Burned Body. Officers arrived on the scene and observed the victim in the 1000 Block of Sellers Road; she was unresponsive and had been burned. Officers observed visible signs of trauma. BFRS personnel pronounced the victim deceased. It was later discovered she had been shot.

The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was reported missing on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She had not been seen nor heard from since the day before. She reportedly went to make a Facebook Marketplace purchase; however, we cannot confirm that this factor led to her death. 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.

If you know anything about this homicide, please contact Crime Stoppers 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.