The Birmingham Police Department reports investigators are conducting a homicide
investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 2904 John Bryant
Road in the Kimbrough Homes Housing Community.


The victim has been identified as Major Turner, (2), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 9:37 p.m., officers from West Precinct responded to the location on a
call of a child shot. Officer arrived and discovered the victim, Major Turner lying on the
living room floor suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper extremities.
Birmingham Fire and responded to the scene and transported the child to Children’s
Hospital of Alabama with life threatening injuries. Officers later discovered the mother of
the child was wounded. She was transported to UAB Hospital for treatment and released.
The Birmingham Police Department’s 911 Communications Division later received
notification the victim succumb to his injuries.


The preliminary investigation indicates the suspect(s) fired several rounds into the
apartment from outside and fled the scene. There are currently no suspects in custody
nor has a motive been established.


If there is anyone who has additional information pertaining to the case, please
contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-
2547777.