BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Authorities have identified the teenager killed in a late-night shooting on Thursday as Lorenzo Davis Jr., 17, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.
The fatal incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 2900 block of 29th Avenue North. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting, but Davis was found unresponsive. Despite efforts to assist him, he was pronounced dead at the scene approximately 20 minutes later.
The Birmingham Police Department has launched a homicide investigation into Davis’s death. As of now, no suspects have been named, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear. Investigators have not confirmed whether Davis was the intended target or if anyone else was injured.
Officers secured the area and began collecting evidence and speaking with potential witnesses. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is working alongside police to provide forensic insights that may help piece together what happened during the fatal shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Community tips often prove crucial in homicide cases, especially in the early stages when little is known and no arrests have been made.
The loss of Lorenzo Davis Jr. adds to a troubling pattern of gun violence impacting Birmingham’s youth. Local leaders and residents have expressed deep concern over the toll such tragedies continue to take on families and neighborhoods across the city.
At this time, no further details have been released about Davis’s background or the events preceding the shooting. His family has not issued a public statement, but the community has already begun to mourn the death of a life lost far too soon.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Police are committed to pursuing all leads and uncovering the truth behind the shooting. Updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
Anyone with knowledge related to the case is urged to contact Birmingham Police or provide tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers. The public’s help could prove vital in ensuring justice for Lorenzo Davis Jr. and offering closure to his grieving loved ones.
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