Authorities: Man gunned down in Jefferson Co. was targeted

Published 12:01 pm Wednesday, January 17, 2018

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say a 21-year-old man who was gunned down had been targeted.

Al.com reports that the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as LaRonald Cortez McDaniel.

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Chief Deputy Randy Christian said Tuesday that detectives believe McDaniel was targeted and that the shooting was drug-related.

Authorities say McDaniel and a woman were sitting in a car in front of a house when a gunman walked up to the vehicle and opened fire.

The woman was not injured, and the suspect fled on foot.

No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.