Gavan Jamal Averhart

Murdered
Case Description
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On April 10, 2018, at approximately 3:20 p.m., deputies responded to a shooting on Hillview Lane in Center Point, Alabama. Upon arrival, they discovered 30-year-old Gavan Jamal Averhart deceased in the driver's seat of a vehicle, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Another male occupant was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Inside the vehicle, authorities found a firearm, illegal drugs, and cash.

During the investigation, deputies learned of a third individual, ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Gavan Jamal Averhart

    Male

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2018-04-10

    30

    Gavan

    Jamal Averhart

    Yes

    11/23/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    Wow, this case is so layered. I've been trying to wrap my head around how it all unfolded on Hillvie... ...Read More
    02/02/2024
    Does anyone else find it perplexing how quickly a situation can spiral out of control? It’s so har... ...Read More
    04/13/2023
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