Lorenzo Davis Jr. Obituary, Death; 17-year-old victim identified in Birmingham shooting.
Lorenzo Davis Jr. Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified the 17-year-old who was fatally shot late Thursday night in Birmingham. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the victim was Lorenzo Davis Jr.
The shooting took place around 11:30 p.m. in the 2900 block of 29th Avenue North. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, but Davis was already unresponsive. He was pronounced dead approximately 20 minutes later at the location of the shooting.
The Birmingham Police Department has launched an investigation into Davis’s death and is treating it as a homicide. Details about what led to the shooting have not yet been made public, and no suspects have been named at this time.
Officers are currently working to gather evidence and speak with any witnesses who may have seen or heard anything related to the shooting. The area where the incident occurred was secured by police as they conducted their preliminary investigation.
The motive behind the shooting is still unknown, and authorities have not confirmed whether Davis was the intended target. Police have not released any information about potential suspects, and it remains unclear if anyone else was injured during the incident.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office will continue to assist in the investigation, providing any necessary forensic details that could help determine what happened during the fatal encounter.
As is common in such cases, investigators are asking the public for help. Anyone with information that could aid in the investigation is encouraged to come forward and contact Birmingham police. Tips from community members often play a crucial role in moving homicide cases forward, especially when there are limited witnesses or no immediate arrests.
The tragic loss of Lorenzo Davis Jr. adds to the growing number of young lives lost to gun violence in the Birmingham area. Community members and local leaders have expressed concern about the ongoing impact of violence on families and neighborhoods throughout the city.
At this time, further details about Davis’s background or the events leading up to the shooting have not been released. His family has not made a public statement, but the community has begun to mourn the loss of a young life taken far too soon.
Authorities have said the investigation remains active and ongoing. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available. In the meantime, police are focused on gathering evidence, interviewing individuals in the area, and working to uncover the circumstances that led to Davis’s death.
As the case unfolds, Birmingham residents are urged to stay vigilant and support efforts to address violence in their communities.
Anyone with knowledge related to the shooting is strongly encouraged to contact law enforcement and help ensure justice is served for Lorenzo Davis Jr. and his loved ones.
