In the quiet of a late Sunday evening in Birmingham, Alabama, a life was tragically cut short, leaving a void in the community. Horace Berry Jr., a 50-year-old Black male, was killed on June 26, 2022, in a violent encounter that unfolded in the Ensley neighborhood. The incident, which has been described by authorities as domestic in nature, has left many questions unanswered.
Around 10:05 p.m., officers from the Birmingham Police Department's West Precinct were dispatched to the 1600
block of 19th Street Ensley after receiving a report of a person shot. Upon their arrival, they discovered Horace Berry Jr. lying unresponsive in the roadway, having sustained a gunshot wound. Despite the immediate response from Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel, his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The preliminary investigation into the shooting suggests that it stemmed from an argument between Berry and another man. In the aftermath of the dispute, the suspect reportedly shot Berry and then fled the scene.
As of the latest available information, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests in connection with the death of Horace Berry Jr. The case is listed among Birmingham's cold cases, indicating that the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not released any further details about a potential suspect or the circumstances that led to the fatal argument. The lack of resolution in the case leaves a painful uncertainty for the family and friends of Horace Berry Jr.
