A week after the mass shooting in Birmingham, the BPD is working “hard” to make arrests

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Four people are dead, 17 people are injured, 21 families are forever changed and no one is still in custody for the mass shooting in Five Points South.

“It has been a week since this horrific incident occurred in our city,” said Officer Truman Fitzgerald of the Birmingham Police Department. “We want our community members to know that we work hard every day to fulfill our promise to bring these victims to justice.”

The officer said he had never seen a crime like this and reiterated the BPD’s determination to make arrests.

“Investigations of this magnitude take time,” Fitzgerald said. “They often involve a lot of evidence and a lot of testing, so we don’t want anyone to become discouraged as the days or weeks go by. “We want you to know that the Birmingham Police Department will forever fight for justice in these cases.”

People like Carlos McCain, Anitra Holloman, Roderick Patterson, Jr. and Tahj Booker were all killed in last weekend’s shooting.

Nevertheless, hope is not lost. Between the QR code created by police and the work of Crime Stoppers, investigators now have more than 200 tips to work with.

BPD said by scanning the QR code, the public can share much-needed evidence such as photos and videos from the crime scene.

To give people even more incentive to do the right thing, $100,000 is at stake for information.

“$50,000 from Crime Stoppers. $50,000 from the FBI. $100,000,” Fitzgerald said. “This is a life-changing impact that can be made.”

A tip can be “life-changing” for both the person with information and the families grieving days after this violent attack.

“You know the people responsible for this are still on the streets,” Fitzgerald said. “If we help ensure justice by taking these individuals into our care, we can help these families formally begin the grieving process.”

Every little detail could make a difference in this case, BPD said.

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