In the quiet of a Thursday evening in Birmingham, Alabama, the life of Robert Milton Bloodsaw, a 36-year-old Black male, was brought to a sudden and violent end. On October 3, 2019, Bloodsaw, a Navy veteran, was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the Norwood neighborhood. The discovery was made by officers from the North Precinct who were responding to a report of a person shot at the intersection of 16th Avenue N.W. and 32nd Place N.W.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the scene to find a man down, and despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead. The initial investigation by Birmingham police suggested that the shooting may have stemmed from a domestic dispute. However, details surrounding the motive and the events leading up to the fatal shooting remained unclear in the immediate aftermath.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the murder of Robert Milton Bloodsaw. The investigation into his death remains ongoing, leaving his family and community awaiting answers and justice for the loss of a man who had served his country. The Birmingham Police Department has not released any information regarding potential suspects or persons of interest in the case. The circumstances of what led to the shooting and who is responsible are still part of an active homicide investigation.
