– Man fatally shot on trash pile in east Birmingham
– 37-year-old found dead on trash pile in east Birmingham.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
The identity of a man found slain last week in an illegal dump site has been revealed by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The victim has been identified as Marlin Dontae Yelder, a 37-year-old resident of Birmingham.
The discovery of Yelder’s body was made by a passerby around 10:17 a.m. on Thursday in the 4200 block of 48th Avenue North in the Inglenook community. He was found face down in a pile of trash in the illegal dumping site.
Sgt. LaQuitta Wade stated that a person collecting items in the area stumbled upon the body and quickly alerted authorities by calling 911. Yelder was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:36 a.m.
Initially, police were uncertain if foul play was involved in Yelder’s death. However, the coroner’s office later determined that he had been shot, confirming suspicions of a homicide. Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
A man was found dead Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in east Birmingham.(Carol Robinson)
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward and assist in the investigation. Birmingham homicide detectives can be reached at 205-254-1764, or individuals can provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 205-254-7777.
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– 37-year-old man fatally shot
– Man found shot on trash pile.
