Jonathan O’Dell Thomas Jr., 18, was found unresponsive from a fatal gunshot wound in the roadway of the 2700 block of Avenue P in the Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham on the afternoon of March 18, 2024. Officers responded about 5:20 p.m. after a ShotSpotter alert; Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. A rifle was later found concealed in his pants. Reports state Thomas was on house arrest at the time and had removed a court-ordered ankle monitor.

The Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating; no suspects have been publicly identified or taken into custody as of May 17, 2024. Community leaders and law enforcement have appealed for information to help identify those responsible. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about Jonathan’s movements that afternoon, please contact the Birmingham Police Homicide Unit.