Deshawn Kahill Murphy, 45, was found dead inside his Birmingham home on November 20, 2023, after firefighters responded to a house fire. After the blaze was extinguished, responders discovered Murphy had sustained a fatal gunshot wound; his dog was also found dead at the scene. Authorities have classified the incident as a homicide and opened an investigation.

Funeral services for Murphy were held Saturday, December 2, 2023. No information about suspects or arrests has been released.

If anyone has information about Murphy, the shooting, or the fire, please share what you know with investigators.