Melvin Anthony Burkes dies in fatal Birmingham shooting
Fatal Birmingham shooting death of Melvin Anthony Burkes – Obituary
The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide following a shooting on Pearson Avenue SW. The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday when officers responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found one adult male with non-life-threatening injuries, and shortly after, a second victim was discovered with critical injuries.
Community members and police provided life-saving assistance to the second victim, who was later identified as 38-year-old Melvin Anthony Burkes. He was transported to UAB Hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
Initial investigations indicated that Burkes was involved in a verbal dispute with a third man when shots were fired, prompting the suspect to flee the scene. A person of interest was located at the location and taken into custody for questioning.
Authorities encourage anyone with information related to the shooting to reach out to the Birmingham Police Department at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.