BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — Birmingham police are on the scene of a fatal shooting in the 3000 Block of 32nd Avenue North on Friday.
Officer Truman Fitzgerald reports that calls came in of a person shot at the Collegeville Housing Authority just after noon. An adult male was found lying near a sidewalk at the scene, unresponsive and shot multiple times. While he was being transported to UAB Hospital, he died from his injuries.
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The victim was later identified as Chuck Wallace, 33, of Birmingham. Police also described him as a private contractor for the housing authority.
According to Fitzgerald, investigators believe the victim was shot in a targeted attack. The Real-Time Crime Center is currently assisting BPD to track the suspect down.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to call Sgt. Mason with the CSP Division at 205-328-9311. You can also remain anonymous and receive up to $5,000 by calling in a tip to Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.