Kwesi Barham was found dead in the roadway in the 1700 block of 87th Street North in Birmingham on October 24, 2021. An officer on routine patrol discovered his unresponsive body; Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel pronounced him deceased at the scene. The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. The report notes the area is secluded though frequently traveled, and it is not known how long Barham had been in the road before he was found.

The Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Division investigated the case and issued a public appeal for information. As of early 2022 no suspects had been publicly identified and no arrests had been announced. If anyone has information about what happened to Kwesi Barham or saw activity in that area on October 24, 2021, please contact investigators.