Damein Dewayne Barber, known as Lil Dame, was 19 when he was found unresponsive in the yard of a residence in the 1600 block of 27th Street North in Birmingham on July 25, 2023. A patrol officer discovered him about 12:40 a.m.; he was taken to UAB Hospital and pronounced dead at 1:20 a.m. The Jefferson County Coroner ruled the death a gunshot wound, and the case is being investigated as a homicide.

Barber was born August 22, 2003, and attended Hemphill Elementary, Arrington Middle, and A.H. Parker High School. He enjoyed football and basketball and was close with family and friends. Authorities have not identified suspects or announced arrests, and detectives are actively seeking information about the circumstances of the shooting.

If anyone knew Damein or has information about what happened that night, please contact the Birmingham Police Department.