Timothy Darius Biffle was a 37-year-old Black man remembered by family and friends as a devoted father, easy-going and the life of the party. He worked as a warehouse supervisor and was praised by a former teacher as an awesome student; he enjoyed music and spending time with his family.

On the evening of Tuesday, November 23, 2021, just after 9:30 p.m., Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Chalkville Manor Apartments in suburban Birmingham after reports of gunshots followed by someone screaming. Deputies found Biffle inside an apartment with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to UAB Hospital but was pronounced dead there.

Investigators said a 40-year-old man, Marcus Ladrell Jenkins, remained at the scene and spoke with detectives. Jenkins was identified as the shooter and was arrested and charged with manslaughter, booked on a $30,000 bond. As of November 2021, investigators were still working to determine what led to the shooting.

If anyone knew Timothy or has information about what happened that night, please come forward to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.