Crime & Safety

Dead Body Found In Center Point: Sheriff's Office Investigates

An adult male was found lying dead in the front yard of a residence in the 1500 block of 2nd Place NW in Center Point.

BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into what hey believe may be a homicide Thursday in Center Point. The incident occurred early Thursday morning, according to reports.

At about 9:15 a.m., deputies were called to a residence in the 1500 block of 2nd Place NW to investigate a report of an unresponsive adult male laying in the front yard. The body of the victim was transported to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office where a medical examination will determine the cause of death.

The name of the victim is withheld pending notification of family. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Patch morning newsletter.)

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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

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