In the East Lake community of Birmingham, Alabama, the afternoon of March 26, 2020, was shattered by violence that claimed the life of 33-year-old Khalia Sturdivant, a Black/African American male. Responding to a report of a burglary in the 7800 block of 1st Avenue North at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers from the East Precinct discovered Sturdivant in an alley, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Paramedics arrived at the scene and quickly transported him to UAB Hospital for emergency
medical treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Sturdivant ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident was then classified as a homicide, prompting an investigation by the Birmingham Police Department.
In the days and weeks that followed, detectives worked to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. However, the case proved to be challenging. As of the latest available information, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Khalia Sturdivant. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. His death contributed to a concerning trend of increasing violence in the city at the time, leaving a family and community to mourn his untimely loss while awaiting answers and justice.
