Man found shot dead in car, investigation underway

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - According to Birmingham Police, a homicide investigation is underway in the 800 block of Cable Car Court.

Police say at approximately 7:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to 824 Cable Car Court on report of a person shot. Officers arrived on the scene to find a male victim lying unresponsive in a silver sedan suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. The coroner confirmed the victim was a 32-year-old man.

The preliminary investigation suggests a community member arrived home and found the victim in the parking lot. The shooting is believed to have taken place any time between the previous night to this morning when the community member discovered the victim.

Currently, there is no one in custody.

Police say if there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.