In the early morning hours of Monday, August 4, 2025, the body of 18-year-old Maurice Lamar Conway was discovered lying next to a vehicle at the intersection of 86th Place N. and 86th Way N. in Birmingham, Alabama. A passerby made the grim discovery shortly before 8:30 a.m. and immediately alerted the authorities. The young man, a male, had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
Upon their arrival, Birmingham police officers secured the scene.
Emergency medical services from the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service were dispatched, but it was too late; Conway was pronounced dead at the location. The vehicle found near his body was situated in a wooded area adjacent to a road leading into a nearby neighborhood. Investigators noted that there had been no reports of gunshots in the area around the time the incident was believed to have occurred, adding a layer of mystery to the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Birmingham Police Department launched a homicide investigation into Conway's death, which marked the city's 48th homicide of 2025. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and police have not publicly identified any suspects. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation. They can contact the Birmingham Police Department directly or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
