Crime
20-year-old Amauria Caffey killed in Birmingham shooting
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed Tuesday that 20-year-old Amauria Rardrecus Caffey was identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Birmingham.
According to reports, Caffey was shot on the 1600 block of 5th Street North in Birmingham on Saturday, November 4, around 12:12 p.m.
First responders pronounced Caffey dead at the scene at approximately 12:45 p.m., just over 30 minutes after the initial report.
The Birmingham Police Department has since launched a homicide investigation into Caffey’s death, working to gather more information about the events leading up to the shooting.
Detectives are currently seeking leads from the public as they examine nearby surveillance footage and interview potential witnesses to identify suspects or a motive in the case.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.