In the summer of 2021, a tragedy unfolded in a Birmingham, Alabama home, leaving two men dead from apparent gunshot wounds. On August 5th, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1000 block of 42nd Place North. Inside the residence, they discovered the bodies of 49-year-old Timothy Lashawn Erby, a male, and 66-year-old Ellis Lewis Embry. Erby was found in the kitchen, while Embry was located in a hallway.
Both men were pronounced dead at the scene by Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel.
The Birmingham Police Department immediately launched a double homicide investigation into the deaths of Erby and Embry. Despite their efforts, the investigation has been met with challenges, and as of the most recent reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the killings. The details surrounding the circumstances that led to the fatal shootings have remained limited, leaving the community and the families of the victims searching for answers.
In an effort to generate new leads and bring those responsible to justice, authorities have sought assistance from the public. The Birmingham Police Department's Homicide Unit has urged anyone with information to come forward. Furthering the appeal for information, the FBI's Birmingham Field Office, in conjunction with the Birmingham Police Department, announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the deaths of Timothy Erby and Ellis Embry. The case remains an active and ongoing investigation as law enforcement continues to seek the information needed to resolve this tragic event.
