Nineteen-year-old James Jean Hendricks was found dead in the front yard of an abandoned house in Birmingham, Alabama. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at about 1:00 a.m. on August 24, 2017. Initial responders encountered confusion over the victim’s identity at the scene; the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office later confirmed his identity by fingerprints.

Authorities reported that the motive and circumstances that brought Hendricks to that location were unclear in the immediate aftermath. No information about suspects or arrests has been released, and public updates on the investigation have not been provided, leaving the case unresolved.

If anyone knew James Jean Hendricks, his movements that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.