Demetrius Cortez Trannon dies in fatal Birmingham shooting
Fatal Birmingham shooting death of Demetrius Cortez Trannon
Police reports indicate a man has been taken into custody following a fatal shooting event that occurred late Tuesday night in the Birmingham area. The incident transpired on 5th Avenue South at approximately 11:45 p.m. According to law enforcement officials, officers were dispatched to the scene and discovered a male deceased on the front porch of a residence.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has officially identified the deceased individual as 34-year-old Demetrius Cortez Trannon. Birmingham authorities confirmed that a suspect remained present at the location and was subsequently arrested for the purpose of further investigation. Preliminary information gathered by investigators suggests that an altercation between the victim and the suspect may have led to the tragic outcome.
Law enforcement personnel secured the crime scene and initiated a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The ongoing probe aims to determine the full sequence of events and establish any wider context for the shooting. Community members are being urged to refrain from speculating about the incident and to cooperate with the ongoing law enforcement procedures.
