31-year-old woman shot dead in southwest Birmingham identified

Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night in southwest Birmingham. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Monday that 31-year-old Birmingham resident Tampril Lashae Davis lost her life in the incident.

Incident Overview

Police were dispatched to the 2400 block of Snavely Avenue at 7:35 p.m. regarding a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered Davis suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the front yard of a local residence, according to Officer De’Rell Freeman.

Emergency responders transported Davis to UAB Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 8:15 p.m. Preliminary findings from the investigation suggest the shooting followed an altercation between an unspecified number of individuals. Birmingham police have detained two males for questioning, though no charges have been filed at this time.

Recent Violence in Birmingham

This tragedy is part of a violent stretch in the city. The shooting occurred just 48 hours after a mass shooting left two people dead and five others wounded. Additionally, on Friday, two men engaged in a shootout at an extended stay motel, resulting in one death. In that instance, police confirmed no charges will be filed.

While police have noted a recent decline in homicides citywide, the events from Thursday through Saturday mark a difficult turn. Davis is the 21st homicide victim in Birmingham this year.

Moving Forward

Officer Freeman addressed the recent surge in violence, stating, “Over the past few days, we’ve had homicides, we’ve seen things happen and we do want to emphasize that we are going to continue working to reduce crime, and do everything that we can to mitigate any issues in the city of Birmingham.”

Officials at 205focus.com encourage anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Birmingham Police Department at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.