Lorenzo Davis, Jr. Obituary, Death; Teen fatally shot in Collegeville housing area has been identified.
Lorenzo Davis, Jr. Obituary, Death – Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy who was killed late Thursday night in North Birmingham. The victim, identified by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office as Lorenzo Davis Jr., died at the scene from his injuries.
The incident took place around 11:30 p.m. in the 2900 block of 29th Avenue North, located within the Collegeville public housing community. According to Birmingham police, officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered the teen dead inside an apartment.
Police Public Information Officer Truman Fitzgerald stated that preliminary findings suggest multiple gunshots were fired both into a vehicle parked outside and into the apartment where Davis was found. It remains uncertain whether Davis was struck while inside the apartment or if he was initially outside before retreating indoors.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and investigators are still working to determine the circumstances leading up to the deadly shooting. The motive behind the gunfire has not been disclosed, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
This marks yet another instance of gun violence involving a teenager, leaving the local community shaken. Police continue to canvass the area and review any available surveillance footage that could provide leads in the ongoing investigation. The Birmingham Police Department has asked for the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible and bringing them to justice.
Lorenzo Davis Jr.’s death adds to a growing number of violent incidents in the region, highlighting the urgent need for community engagement and public safety measures. The investigation is being handled by the Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Division, and updates will be provided as new details emerge.
