Derek Burpo

Death by Force

Derek Marcus Burpo, a 51-year-old male from Birmingham, Alabama, tragically lost his life on January 1, 2025. Burpo, who worked as a pizza delivery driver, was fatally shot while making a delivery on New Year's night. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Roebuck Drive, where Birmingham police responded to reports of gunfire. Shortly after, another call alerted authorities to a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers discovered Burpo unresponsive on a private roadway, suffering from a ...Read More

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