UPDATE: 2 arrested in shooting of 15-year-old in Kingston; 3rd suspect sought

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Two people are charged in the shooting of a 15-year-old.

The shooting happened on June 29 in the Morell Todd Housing Community in the 4500 block of 8th Terrace North around 8:30 p.m.

The suspects have been identified as Omar Smith and Martez Jefferson. Both are 19.

Smith and Jefferson are charged with two counts of Discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling and Attempted murder.

Smith’s bond is set at $300,000. Jefferson’s bond is set at $750,000.

Authorities are trying to identify a third suspect, seen in the picture below.

Birmingham Police are looking for a third suspect in connection with the shooting of a... — Birmingham Police are looking for a third suspect in connection with the shooting of a 15-year-old.(Birmingham PD)

Officers say the victim was transported to Children’s of Alabama in a private vehicle. The victim’s injuries are reported as life-threatening.

A family member has set up a GoFundMe account.

If anyone has information about to the case, please contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Birmingham Police Department’s Mobile App.

Shooting investigation involving a juvenile underway in the 4500 Block of 8th Terrace North.

Public Information Officer is en route to the scene and will provide additional details.
— Bhampolice (@BhamPolice) June 30, 2022

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