Birmingham Police investigating homicide after person found dead in car

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a male was found dead June 3.

This happened in the 2500 block of Snavely Avenue SW. There, they found a male in a car, unresponsive. He died on the scene.

Police initially stated that the victim was suffering from visible signs of trauma, but there was no word on what exactly happened to him.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office (JCCO) has confirmed that the victim sustained gunshot wound injuries during a reported assault.

JCCO has identified the victim as 27-year-old Victor Alberto Jeronimo Garcia.

So far, no suspects are in custody.

We will continue to update this story as we learn more information.

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