BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Four people are dead, 17 people injured, 21 families forever changed and no one is still arrested in connection with the mass shooting in Five Points South.

“It’s been a week since this terrible incident occurred in our city,” said Officer Truman Fitzgerald of the Birmingham Police Department. “We want members of our community to know that we work hard every day to fulfill our promise to bring these predators to justice.”

The officer said he had never witnessed a crime like this and reiterated BPD’s commitment to making arrests.

“Investigations of this scale take time,” Fitzgerald said. “They often involve a lot of evidence, a lot of testing, so we don’t want anyone to get discouraged as the days or weeks go by. We want you to know that the Birmingham Police Department will always fight for justice in these cases. victims.”

Last weekend, people such as Carlos McCain, Anitra Holloman, Roderick Patterson Jr. were killed in shootings. and Tahj Booker.

However, hope is not lost. Between the QR code created by police and the work of Crime Stoppers, investigators now have more than 200 tips to work with.

BPD says that by scanning the QR code, the public can obtain much-needed evidence such as photos and videos from the scene.

To further encourage people to do the right thing, $100,000 is being offered for information.

“$50,000 from Crime Stoppers. $50,000 from the FBI. $100,000,” Fitzgerald said. “It’s a life-changing impact that can be made.”

The tip could be “life-changing” for both the person with the information and the bereaved families in the days after the brutal attack.

“They know the people responsible for this are still on the streets,” Fitzgerald said. “Helping to bring justice by placing these individuals in custody will help these families officially begin their grieving process.”

According to BPD, every little detail can make a difference in this case.

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