CRIME ALERT: August 8, 2019

The following information is about a crime that occurred near UAB Hospital on 7^th Avenue South between 18^th and 19^th Streets that did not involve faculty, staff or students. On Thursday August 8, at approximately 11 p.m., police responded to the scene after reports of a man lying on the ground between two parked cars. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene of gunshot wounds. The crime is believed to not be a random act of violence and remains under investigation by the Birmingham Police Department. B-Alerts are sent when law enforcement professionals with the UAB Department of Police and Public Safety believe there is an active, ongoing threat to campus. One was not issued for this incident because UAB Police quickly assessed the scene and surrounding area and believed there was no active threat to the UAB community. As a reminder, you can manage your profile to receive B-Alert emergency notifications sent when there is an active threat to the campus community. Another way to stay informed of incidents on or near campus is to read crime alerts on the UAB Police website. When you see anything suspicious, report it.  Contact the UAB Police Department at 205-934-4434 or 205-934-3535 (Emergency Number).