BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham community is mourning the heartbreaking and untimely death of 17-year-old Reginald Pope, who was found fatally shot Wednesday morning in the Gate City housing community.
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on July 25, officers from the Birmingham Police Department’s East Precinct responded to the 7500 block of 67th Court Way South after receiving reports of a person shot. Upon arrival, police discovered Reginald unresponsive, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced the teen deceased at the scene.
A preliminary investigation indicates that multiple individuals may have been inside the residence at the time of the shooting. Authorities confirmed that a person of interest was transported to the Birmingham Police Headquarters for questioning. However, the incident has not yet been formally classified as a homicide, and investigators continue to work to determine the exact circumstances that led to Reginald’s death.
The Birmingham Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward. Community members can contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764, or share anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777 or the Birmingham Police Department mobile app.
As loved ones grieve the tragic loss of Reginald Pope, a young life full of promise, the community hopes for answers and justice in the days ahead.
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