Reginald Crenshaw, 69, was found shot in the front yard of a residence on 3rd Avenue South in Birmingham on the evening of December 18, 2024. He died from his injuries, and his death was recorded as the city’s 149th homicide of the year. Authorities were alerted and discovered him at the scene; despite a prompt response, he did not survive.

As of December 23, 2024, there have been no public reports of arrests, suspects identified, charges filed, or an explained motive in Crenshaw’s killing. The investigation remains open and investigators have not released further details about the circumstances that led to the shooting.

If anyone witnessed the shooting, was in the area that evening, or has information about activity on 3rd Avenue South on December 18, 2024, please contact the Birmingham police with what you know.