The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at approximately 12 p.m., in the 2700 block of 29th Avenue North.
The victim has been identified as:
Timothy Bryant, B/M, 16, of Birmingham, Alabama.
The suspect has been identified as:
David Turner, B/M, 51, of Birmingham, Alabama. A Capital Murder warrant with no bond has been obtained against the suspect. The suspect is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.
Officers from the North Precinct responded to the injured victim after he made his way to the North Precinct, located at 2600 31st Avenue North. The officers observed that the victim had suffered a stab wound and notified Birmingham Fire and Rescue. Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and transported the victim to U.A.B Hospital for treatment. Hospital staff later pronounced the victim deceased.
Officers learned that the stabbing incident took place in the 2700 block of 29th Avenue North. Officers also learned that the suspect took a bicycle from the victim after the stabbing. Officers later located the suspect in the Collegeville Community and took him into custody.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are encouraged to contact the BPD at 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 254-7777.
