Birmingham Police Take Suspect into Custody After Deadly Shooting; Victim Identified

Birmingham, AL. (BuzzReport) – A suspect is in custody following a deadly shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday night. According to Birmingham police, the incident occurred on 5th Avenue South around 11:45 p.m. Responding officers found a man shot to death on the front porch of a home.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 34-year-old Demetrius Cortez Trannon. The suspect, who remained at the scene, was taken into custody for further questioning.

Police investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an argument between the victim and the suspect, which escalated into violence. While details of the incident are still emerging, authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing, and police will provide updates as more information becomes available.