Kelvin Edwards Acquitted in 2024 Birmingham Shooting Death
Kelvin Edwards, who was accused of capital murder in the 2024 shooting death of Lamar King near West End, has been acquitted by a Jefferson County jury in Birmingham.
Birmingham, AL, September 19, 2026 —
A Jefferson County jury has acquitted Kelvin Edwards of capital murder charges in connection with the 2024 shooting death of Lamar King. The incident occurred near the West End area of Birmingham.
Edwards had been accused of the killing. Following proceedings, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty, leading to Edwards’ acquittal. The specific date of the shooting and the date of the jury’s verdict were not provided.
The trial, held in Jefferson County, concluded with the jury’s decision. Information regarding the specifics of the evidence presented, the duration of the trial, or the attorneys involved was not detailed in the available summary.
The death of Lamar King took place in 2024. The location of the incident was specified as being near West End in Birmingham. This acquittal marks the conclusion of the legal proceedings against Kelvin Edwards for this case. Further details regarding the investigation or trial proceedings were not immediately available.
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