A targeted shooting in the predawn hours left Jamal Ali Abdulahe dead and a passenger wounded in Birmingham. At about 3 a.m. on a Thursday, Abdulahe, 44, and a female companion were parked at the Marathon gas station on Pinson Valley Parkway when another car pulled up alongside and occupants opened fire into their vehicle. Abdulahe attempted to drive away but, critically wounded, lost control and crashed. He was found inside the wrecked car and died of his gunshot wounds; the female passenger was taken to a local hospital with injuries.

Police describe the attack as deliberate rather than random and are continuing an active homicide investigation. No arrests have been announced; authorities are asking the public for information that could identify the shooter or shooters. If anyone has information about the shooting at the Marathon station, please contact the Birmingham Police Department.?