BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a double homicide they say happened Thursday evening near East Lake Park.
Police were called to the 8300 block of 1st Avenue North around 8:30 p.m. to investigate shots fired.
When police arrived at the scene, they found two adult males suffering gunshot wounds.
One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene by Birmingham Fire & Rescue. The second victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment of what police called life-threatening injuries. Sadly, that victim later died from those injuries.
A police spokesperson says a person of interest is in custody, but they believe there may be other suspects involved in the incident.
The victims have not yet been identified. Detectives continue their investigation.
If you have any information about the shooting, you’re asked to call the Birmingham Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
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