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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — An arrest has been made by the Birmingham Police Department concerning a fatal shooting that took place on Friday evening.
BPD reports indicate that officers were dispatched to Lawson Road’s 400 block around 7:32 p.m. following a shooting report. Upon arrival, they found an adult male with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to UAB Hospital and succumbed to his injuries on February 14.
The deceased has been identified as Eric Clayton, a 20-year-old resident of Birmingham.
Authorities have apprehended 22-year-old Kenyardus McCall in connection to the crime. McCall faces a murder charge and is being held without the possibility of bond, awaiting transfer to Jefferson County Jail.
Investigators urge anyone with further details about the case to reach out to the BPD Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or contact Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.