On a Tuesday afternoon in Birmingham, Alabama, the life of 27-year-old Derrick 'Reebop' DeWayne Greene was cut short by gun violence. The fatal shooting occurred on January 21, 2014, in the Ensley neighborhood of the city.
Reports from that day indicate that around 3:30 p.m., an argument escalated to gunfire in the 1300 block of Avenue T. When Birmingham police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Greene lying on the sidewalk, having sustained a gunshot wound.
Despite the efforts of Birmingham Fire and Rescue, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement had not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the homicide. The investigation into the death of Derrick Greene was launched as authorities began to piece together the events that led to the fatal encounter. Information regarding any subsequent arrests, charges, or convictions has not been made available in the provided online sources.
