Kentez Jamar Cunningham dies following Ensley shooting

Kentez Jamar Cunningham dies following Ensley shooting

Tragically, Kentez Jamar Cunningham, a 34-year-old man from Birmingham, passed away more than a year after sustaining gunshot wounds in an Ensley incident.

The fatal shooting occurred on May 31, 2024, around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of 24th Street and Avenue D in Ensley.

Cunningham was pronounced deceased at 6:17 a.m. on Wednesday at Arlington Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office officially classifies his death as a homicide. Lead Deputy Coroner Matt Angelo confirmed this determination.

Limited information regarding the circumstances of the shooting is currently available to the public.

Further updates regarding Birmingham police investigations will be provided as they become available.