Michael Lazaria Arrington, 37, was killed while seated in his white van on the evening of June 6, 2022, in the 1100 block of 40th Street in the Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham. A female passenger was with him; both were struck when another vehicle pulled up and an unidentified person opened fire. Birmingham Fire and Rescue found Arrington with life-threatening injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger was taken to UAB Hospital with serious injuries.

Detectives determined Arrington and the passenger were specifically targeted, though no motive has been released. The investigation remained active and no arrests had been announced. Crime Stoppers offered a cash reward for tips leading to an arrest and the Birmingham Police Department asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone was in the area that evening or has information about the shooting, please contact the Birmingham Police Department with what they know.