Ryan Donell Marable, 17, was found shot to death in the backyard of a residence in the Inglenook neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Officers from the Birmingham Police Department’s North Precinct discovered him unresponsive with a gunshot wound; Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel pronounced him dead shortly after arriving.

The shooting was ruled a homicide and prompted an immediate investigation. As of the latest public update, no suspects or arrests have been announced and the motive remains unclear. The family and community continue to seek answers about what led to this fatal shooting.

If anyone has information about Ryan, the scene that night, or the events leading up to January 14, please contact Birmingham police.