Roderick Walker, 47, was shot and killed inside an apartment in the Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham on March 8, 2024. Officers found him with a gunshot wound during an early-morning response; he was taken to a hospital where he later died. Investigators say the shooting was not random and that Walker had been with acquaintances when an argument escalated into the fatal violence.

Authorities also reported Walker was known to be involved in the sale of drugs, which may have been a factor in the dispute. A crowd was nearby when the shooting occurred, but the case remains unsolved and police have asked the public for tips.

If anyone has information that could help identify who fired the shots, please contact the Birmingham Police Department.