Joshua James Allums, 27, was fatally shot on the night of December 23, 2024, in the Center Point area of Birmingham. Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office went to the 200 block of Polly Reed Road after reports of a person shot and found Allums with gunshot wounds; he later died of those injuries.

Detectives have classified the case as a homicide and opened an active investigation. Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama has issued a public appeal for information, offering anonymity and a possible cash reward for tips that could lead to an arrest.

Anyone who knew Joshua or who may have information about what happened on December 23 in the Polly Reed Road area is urged to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers.