Crime
Male and female found shot to death in southwest Birmingham
The Birmingham Police Department has launched a double homicide investigation following a tragic incident that took place late on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Authorities are withholding the names of the victims pending notification of their next of kin.
Around 10:29 p.m., officers from the West Precinct responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle that had come to a stop on the sidewalk along the 1300 Block of Princeton Avenue Southwest.
The vehicle, which had visible bullet holes, was seen by a passerby slowly rolling backward before it eventually halted in front of an abandoned residence.
Observing the bullet-riddled car, the witness immediately alerted 911 Emergency Services.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male and female inside the vehicle, both unresponsive and suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced both individuals deceased at the scene.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the shooting occurred before the vehicle came to a stop on the sidewalk.
However, further details remain limited as detectives work to uncover more information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Currently, there are no suspects in custody, and police have not yet provided information on potential motives or suspects.
This tragic incident marks Birmingham’s 125th and 126th homicide investigations for the year 2024, with an additional 11 cases classified as justifiable deaths.
The Birmingham Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this case to come forward.
Those who may have details that could assist in the investigation are encouraged to contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
Crime
23-year-old Donell Gause killed after shooting in North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
A tragic shooting early Wednesday claimed the life of a young man in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood.
The victim, identified as 23-year-old Donell Gause, was found lying in the street after police responded to a report of gunfire in the 1100 block of South Francisco Avenue around 12:45 a.m.
Emergency responders transported Gause to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
The case is currently under investigation by detectives from Area 4, who are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact law enforcement.