Jose Luis Reyes Obituary, Death: 36-year-old man fatally shot in East Birmingham.
Jose Luis Reyes Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified a man fatally shot early Sunday in east Birmingham. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed the victim as 36-year-old Jose Luis Reyes, a resident of Haleyville.
The incident occurred on Huffman Road, near the 1000 block. Birmingham police officers from the East Precinct responded to a call at 12:30 a.m. reporting a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, officers found Reyes lying unresponsive near a cluster of businesses. According to Officer Truman Fitzgerald, emergency medics transported him to UAB Hospital for treatment. Despite their efforts, Reyes succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 2:19 p.m.
At this stage, authorities have released few details regarding the circumstances of the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing, and no suspects have been apprehended or publicly named. Officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward by contacting detectives at 205-254-1764 or providing anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
This shooting marks Birmingham’s 141st homicide in 2024. Of these, 10 cases have been classified as justifiable, meaning they are not considered criminal offenses. Including the rest of Jefferson County, there have been 176 homicides recorded this year, underscoring the area’s ongoing struggles with violence.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Reyes’s death. The community is encouraged to assist law enforcement by providing any details that might help resolve the case and bring justice to the victim’s family.
