Jeffry Padilla, 26, was found shot in the front yard of a residence on Birmingham’s east side on the evening of Saturday, April 13, 2024. Responding police and fire and rescue personnel discovered him with a gunshot wound; despite on-scene medical attention he was pronounced dead. The Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed his identity.

Friends and family described Padilla as a family man who cared for his grandmother and his younger siblings. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing; no suspects or arrests have been publicly named and no motive has been released. The circumstances of the shooting remain unclear.

If anyone knew Jeffry, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help the investigation, contact Birmingham police. Do you have any information to share?