Crime & Safety
78-Year-Old Man Shot And Killed In Birmingham
A homicide Thursday night that resulted in the death of a 78-year-old man is under investigation by Birmingham PD.
BIRMINGHAM, AL — A shooting Thursday night resulted in the death of a 78-year-old man in Birmingham's Roebuck Springs community. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has identified the victim as Lewis Zicarelli.
Officers from the East Precinct responded to 8645 9th Court Circle South to investigate a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers found Zicarelli lying in the front room of the residence and unresponsive. Zicarelli appeared to have suffered an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived along with the Jefferson County Coroner and pronounced him deceased on the scene.
Investigators received information that the victim was shot as he responded to a knock at the front door.
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There are no suspects in custody.
Anyone with any information about this case should contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
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