Fredrick Carnell Sykes, 44, was shot and killed during a home invasion in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 22, 2023.

Authorities identified a suspect and arrested Carlos Heard, who was charged with Sykes’s murder. Public information does not describe the evidence that led to the arrest, the relationship, if any, between Sykes and Heard, or any subsequent court developments.

If anyone knew Fredrick Sykes, saw activity around his home on or shortly before March 22, 2023, or has information about the case, please come forward to assist the ongoing matter.