Victim identified in deadly double shooting that riddled car with bullet holes in Fairview neighborhood
Birmingham Man Killed in Fairview Neighborhood Double Shooting
A tragic double shooting in Birmingham’s Fairview neighborhood on Tuesday morning has left one man dead and another injured. The incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. in the 1500 block of Fifth Avenue West. The Birmingham Fire and Rescue team responded to a call about the shooting, discovering 23-year-old Frederick Demond Robertson Jr. dead inside a car parked near the curb.
Evidence from the scene indicates that Robertson and another man were seated in the vehicle when an unidentified person approached and opened fire, striking the car multiple times. A WVTM 13 crew at the site reported seeing the driver’s side window riddled with more than six bullet holes, compelling police to cordon off the area with crime scene tape.
The surviving victim was transported to a local hospital by a private vehicle for medical treatment, although details regarding his condition remain unclear. As of now, Birmingham police have not apprehended any suspects in connection with the shooting.
This developing story will continue to be updated as new information becomes available. Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to come forward. For ongoing updates, residents can access the latest news through the WVTM 13 app.
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