1 shot, killed in Birmingham’s Collegeville neighborhood

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — Birmingham police are on the scene of a fatal shooting in the 3000 Block of 32nd Avenue North on Friday.

Officer Truman Fitzgerald reports that calls came in of a person shot at the Collegeville Housing Authority just after noon. An adult male was found lying near a sidewalk at the scene, unresponsive and shot multiple times. While he was being transported to UAB Hospital, he died from his injuries.

The victim was later identified as Chuck Wallace, 33, of Birmingham. Police also described him as a private contractor for the housing authority.

According to Fitzgerald, investigators believe the victim was shot in a targeted attack. The Real-Time Crime Center is currently assisting BPD to track the suspect down.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to call Sgt. Mason with the CSP Division at 205-328-9311. You can also remain anonymous and receive up to $5,000 by calling in a tip to Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

No further information is available as the investigation continues.

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