Charles Melvin Peterson, 72, was found dead in his Birmingham home on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Born October 21, 1948, Peterson was described as a longtime resident of the city. Officers who responded to his residence determined he had sustained a fatal gunshot wound, and investigators opened a homicide inquiry.

The circumstances of the shooting have not been made clear in available reports, and no information about suspects or arrests has been released. The investigation remained active as authorities worked to piece together what happened to a senior member of the community.

If anyone knew Charles Peterson or saw anything in that neighborhood around September 30, 2021 that could help, please come forward with information.