Media Release 240 – Arrest as part of Jaquavius ​​Weston murder investigation

Arrest as part of Jaquavius ​​Weston murder investigation

Birmingham police report that investigators have obtained an arrest warrant in connection with the murder of Jaquavius ​​James Weston. He was shot Wednesday, May 15, 2024in the 2400 block of Avenue W.

The suspect was identified as:

Cameron Jayveon Scales, (18), B/M, of Bessemer, Alabama.

Birmingham police detectives provided information about the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. After reviewing the information, investigators obtained an arrest warrant Murder.

On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Cameron Scales was taken into custody in the 1000 block of Huckleberry Lane, Hoover, AL. by the Birmingham Police Department’s Special Enforcement Division with assistance from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Cameron Scales is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail No bond.

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Click to print. Media Release 240 – Arrest in connection with Jaquavius ​​Weston murder investigation

Murder investigation

Birmingham Police are conducting a murder investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

The victim was identified as:

Jaquavius ​​James Weston, (18), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.

At approximately 11:23 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to two separate ShotSpotter alerts. One report reported approximately eighteen shots fired and the other reported six additional shots fired in the 2400 block of Avenue W, Ensley Highlands Township.

When officers arrived at the scene, they encountered two residents who said they had just arrived home and had not heard or seen anything unusual. Officers checked the location and did not see anything unusual at this time.

At approximately 11:53 p.m., officers responded to the location for a “person shot” call.

When officers arrived at the scene, they observed the victim approximately fifteen feet down in a ditch, lying lifeless and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services arrived on scene and pronounced the victim dead.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim was outside the residence and was involved in a verbal argument on the phone with an unknown person. An unknown vehicle
approached the victim and shots were fired, fatally wounding the victim.

There is no one in custody.

If anyone has information about the case, please contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

This is Birmingham’s 44 Murder investigation from 2024 with 5 legitimate death investigations.

The Birmingham Police Department adheres to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Guidelines, which apply to all law enforcement agencies in the United States. The FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Guidelines do not require law enforcement agencies to include eligible death investigations in the total number of homicide investigations.

**The information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation that is evolving as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed**

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