Birmingham, Alabama police are actively searching for an unidentified suspect responsible for the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man. The incident occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in the Southside district of Birmingham. According to the Birmingham Police Department’s South Precinct, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1900 block of Second Avenue South at approximately 4:00 p.m. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a suspect had been seen fleeing toward an abandoned building in the vicinity, which formerly housed an Adamson Ford dealership. Inside the structure, officers discovered a man unresponsive and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service personnel arrived at the scene and pronounced the victim dead at 4:51 p.m. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed the victim was a 43-year-old resident of Birmingham. His identity has not been released as his family has not yet been notified. Investigators believe the victim was involved in an altercation with an unidentified individual when a gunshot was fired. The victim reportedly ran to the abandoned building after being struck, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The suspect fled the area before law enforcement arrived, and no arrests have been made. The Birmingham Police Department’s homicide unit is currently leading the investigation. Authorities have not yet released a physical description of the suspect or confirmed whether the victim and suspect knew each other. It remains unclear whether the shooting was targeted or if surveillance footage from nearby businesses will aid in identifying the perpetrator. Police are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Birmingham police homicide investigators at 205-254-1764. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. The investigation is ongoing.