Timothy Dean Pinson, 32, was found unresponsive in a silver sedan in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 824 Cable Car Court in Birmingham on the morning of January 1, 2022. He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene by Birmingham Fire and Rescue; the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office later identified him.

Originally from Bluefield, West Virginia, Pinson was the youngest of six siblings and had overcome juvenile arthritis to become a gifted athlete. Described as having an adventurous spirit, he had lived in San Diego before returning to be with family. His family asked that sympathy be shown through donations to a local homeless shelter, reflecting his passion for mental health and homelessness.

No arrests have been announced. The Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Division is investigating and Crime Stoppers is offering a potential cash reward for tips. If anyone has information about Pinson’s death or the events at that apartment complex, please come forward.