Julian Garcia, 21, of Alabaster was found dead inside his wrecked 2012 Nissan Altima in a Bessemer neighborhood early on January 8, 2017. First responders arrived around 12:30 a.m. on 24th Street North expecting a vehicle crash, but discovered Garcia had died of at least one gunshot wound. Investigators determined the fatal shot was fired before the car came to rest, which was lodged between two houses.

Bessemer Police have treated the case as a homicide. No motive has been released and no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested. The investigation remains open and unresolved, leaving family and community without answers. If anyone has information about Julian’s movements that night or witnessed anything on 24th Street North around 12:30 a.m. on January 8, 2017, please come forward. Questions or tips are welcome.