Man Killed In Shooting Was Awaiting Trial For Attempted Murder

BIRMINGHAM, AL — A 23-year-old man was shot and killed Monday afternoon while inside his vehicle. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. in the 200 block of 48th St. North.

Sgt. Rod Mauldin of the Birmingham Police Department said officers found Cordae Mollette unresponsive in the vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Mauldin said the preliminary investigation suggests that Mollette was traveling westbound on Airport Highway and turned onto 48th Street North when gunfire erupted. Mollette's vehicle came to a rest after striking the exterior wall of a nearby business, Mauldin said.

An unknown person in a white Chevy Impala with dark tinted windows and a sunroof fled the scene, according to witnesses.

Mollette was awaiting trial for attempted murder, accused of shooting into a vehicle in October of 2018. He was indicted on the charge in December of 2018.

Law enforcement has not determined if Mollette's slaying is related to the attempted murder charge. No suspects are in custody.