Marcus Antonio Williams, 50, was found dead inside a vehicle on the evening of February 24, 2022, after a ShotSpotter alert brought Birmingham police to the 600 block of 1st Street North in the Smithfield neighborhood. He had suffered a gunshot wound; Birmingham Fire and Rescue responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

The shooting became the city’s 19th homicide for 2022. Investigators did not immediately identify a motive or any suspects, and despite public appeals no arrests have been announced. The case remains an open homicide investigation as authorities continue to seek leads.

If anyone has information about Marcus Williams, his movements that evening, or the 600 block of 1st Street North, please contact the Birmingham Police Department.