James William Griffin, 58, known as Street James, was found dead in Birmingham on August 17, 2016, the victim of a fatal gunshot wound. His body was located near a mattress in a homeless camp beneath the Elton B. Stephens Expressway.

A familiar figure in the downtown Loft District, Griffin—originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—supported himself with odd jobs, washing cars and selling items, and was well regarded by local residents and business owners who appreciated his efforts to look out for safety and property. His violent death prompted an informal wake at a local coffee shop and his family in Pennsylvania brought his body home for burial.

Despite the community impact, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified; the case remains unsolved. Does anyone who knew Street James or saw activity beneath the expressway in August 2016 have information to share?