Crime
23-year-old Cornelius Lee Evans killed after shooting in Birmingham’s Kingston community
A 23-year-old man who was critically injured in a shooting at a Birmingham public housing community has died from his wounds, authorities confirmed.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Cornelius Lee Evans, 23.
According to officials, officers with the Birmingham Police Department and crews from the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched at approximately 8:50 p.m. Thursday following reports of a person shot in the 4600 block of Roscoe Avenue.
The location is within the Rev. Dr. Morrell Todd Homes, a public housing complex situated in Birmingham’s Kingston community.
When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they located Evans suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after what witnesses described as a hail of gunfire in the area.
First responders rendered emergency medical aid before transporting him to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Despite lifesaving efforts by medical personnel, Evans later succumbed to his injuries, according to the coroner’s office.
Investigators have not yet released information regarding a possible suspect or motive, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under active investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist investigators to contact the Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764. Tips can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
Officials say additional updates will be released as the investigation continues.
A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Police Department.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jesse Wilson, 65, who has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of 36-year-old Jessica Hardy. Wilson was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center.
Police said officers were dispatched at approximately 6:35 a.m. on March 6 to the 700 block of Ridgeway Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived at the Avondale apartment building, they discovered Hardy suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency crews attempted lifesaving measures, but Hardy was pronounced dead at the scene, according to investigators.
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office later confirmed her death and ruled the case an apparent homicide.
Detectives with the homicide unit launched an investigation shortly after the shooting, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as they worked to determine the circumstances leading up to the deadly incident.
Wilson was subsequently identified as a suspect and arrested.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about what may have led to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the homicide unit.