Crime & Safety

Homicide Investigation Underway In Brighton: Sheriff

A man was found dead in Brighton Wednesday, and the case is being investigated as a homicide.

A death in Brighton is under investigation.
A death in Brighton is under investigation. (Michael Seale/Patch)

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death in the Brighton community. The man was found dead juts before 7 p.m. Wednesday in the 4000 block of 4th Avenue, according to investigators.

Deputy Chief David Agee of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said the body was turned over to the Jefferson County Coroners Office for examination and identification. The death is being investigated s a homicide.

Anyone with information about this death is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

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