In the Woodlawn neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, a tragic story unfolded on Thursday, November 16, 2017, ending the life of 17-year-old Pervis Andre Polk. He was a male resident of the city. The incident, which also claimed the life of 51-year-old Jocklyn Manley, took place in the 5300 block of First Avenue North.
Officers from the East Precinct were dispatched to the scene following a report of two individuals down. Upon arrival, they discovered Polk and Manley inside a vehicle, both having sustained gunshot wounds. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service paramedics responded to the call and pronounced both individuals deceased at the location.
The preliminary investigation by Birmingham police suggested that the shooting was not a random act of violence. Evidence gathered at the scene indicated that the victims were likely targeted. The investigators believed the shots were fired from outside the vehicle.
As of the initial reports, no suspects had been taken into custody, and the motive behind the double homicide remained unclear. The Birmingham Police Department urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation. Further details about the circumstances leading up to the fatal shooting have not been made publicly available. There have been no subsequent announcements regarding arrests or the identification of any suspects in the case.
