Warren Eugene Allen Jr., 47, of Bessemer, was found fatally shot inside a vehicle in Midfield, Alabama, on April 4, 2023. Officers responded that afternoon after the discovery; medical personnel pronounced Allen dead at the scene. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office determined the death to be a homicide.

Investigators released few details about the circumstances, motive, or any persons of interest in the days and weeks after the killing. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the investigation remains open. Allen’s family and the local community continue to await answers about what led to this violence.

If anyone has information about Allen, his movements that day, or the vehicle where he was found, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.