An unfortunate incident on Saturday, June 12, 2021, resulted in the death of 20-year-old Claude Alamin Jones in Birmingham, Alabama. The young man sustained life-threatening injuries during a shooting that occurred in the 1700 block of 25th Street North. Officers from the North Precinct responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the area at approximately 10:45 p.m.
and discovered Jones unresponsive in a nearby alley.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service personnel arrived at the scene and pronounced Jones deceased shortly after their arrival. The initial investigation by the Birmingham Police Department suggests that Jones was standing in the roadway when an unknown individual began shooting at him. In an attempt to flee the gunfire, Jones ran into the alley where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
As of the latest available information, there have been no arrests made in connection with the shooting death of Claude Alamin Jones. The Birmingham Police Department has not publicly identified any suspects in this ongoing homicide investigation. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the case to come forward to assist in bringing those responsible to justice.
