In the early morning hours of December 7, 2020, the life of 20-year-old Naqwaun Torez Garner was tragically cut short in Birmingham, Alabama. A male resident of the city, Garner was on the back porch of his home on Pineview Road when he was the victim of a fatal shooting. The incident, which occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m., is believed by investigators to have been an ambush.
Responding to the scene, Birmingham police discovered Garner unresponsive.
The preliminary investigation suggested that he was attempting to enter his residence when an unknown assailant opened fire. The suspect is thought to have fled the scene immediately following the shooting, leaving a motive unknown in the initial stages of the investigation.
While initial reports indicated that no suspects were in custody, subsequent information suggested that an arrest was made in connection with the case. A suspect was reportedly charged in the death of Naqwaun Torez Garner, which was classified as the city's 99th homicide of the year. However, details regarding the suspect's identity and the specific charges they faced are not readily available in public online sources. Further information on any subsequent trial or conviction also remains undisclosed. Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to contact the Birmingham Police Department.
