Mark Jhawntee Found Dead: Police Investigate Shooting After ShotSpotter Detects Gunfire at Birmingham Apartment Building
According to authorities, officers with the Birmingham Police Department’s West Precinct were dispatched at approximately 10:42 p.m. Monday to an apartment building located at 1017 Tuscaloosa Avenue after the city’s ShotSpotter system detected 16 rounds of gunfire in the area.
Officers responded quickly to the location following the alert and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the reported shooting. Police secured the area while searching for evidence and determining whether anyone had been injured.
The incident prompted a significant law enforcement presence as investigators worked to gather information, speak with potential witnesses, and identify what led to the gunfire.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding possible victims, suspects, or the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue working to determine the events that occurred.
Officials are encouraging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist investigators.
Further updates are expected as the Birmingham Police Department continues its investigation into the reported gunfire.
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