Sidney Cornell Saxton, 37, was killed in a shootout on 12th Street Southwest in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 28, 2023. Birmingham Police describe the incident as a shootout and opened a homicide investigation, but details about how the shooting unfolded have not been released publicly.

No suspects have been identified and no arrests have been announced. The department issued a media appeal for information after the shooting, and his obituary notes his death as a loss to the community. The investigation is reported to be ongoing and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone saw or heard anything on 12th Street Southwest on March 28, 2023, or has information about Sidney Saxton’s death, please contact the Birmingham Police Department.