Tre’Von Nyheim Douglas, 21, was shot to death in the backyard of a vacant house on the 1400 block of 33rd Street in the Ensley community of Birmingham on February 15, 2025. Neighbors reported hearing a loud bang around 4:30 p.m.; responders found Douglas unresponsive and he was pronounced dead at 4:46 p.m. The killing was recorded as Birmingham’s 16th homicide of the year.

Douglas had recently moved to the area with his family from South Carolina in 2018 and was living in Bessemer while working detailing cars. He was expecting his first child; family members say he had been in contact with his mother and girlfriend just hours before the shooting. His mother, Sheree Hayes, says his cell phone and cash were missing and believes robbery may have been the motive.

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating and no arrests have been announced. If anyone has information that could help bring justice for Tre’Von Douglas, please come forward.