Derek Jason Wright was 39 when he was shot and killed while riding his bicycle in Birmingham, Alabama. On April 20, 2023, first responders found him unresponsive on 13th Street West near 11th Court West; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office classified his death as a homicide.

Police reported that an unknown assailant opened fire while Wright rode his bike in the Thomas area. Motive has not been released, and authorities appealed for information.

If anyone saw activity on 13th Street West near 11th Court West on the evening of April 20, 2023, or has information about who might have been involved, please come forward.