A woman was shot to death Sunday night in the first homicide both in the city and countywide for 2020.

East Precinct officers were on patrol when they heard shots fired about 10 p.m. As they were investigating, they received a call about a person shot. They found the victim on the front porch of a home at 3838 39th Court at 10:21 p.m.

The woman was taken to UAB Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 11:09 p.m.

Sgt. Johnny Williams said detectives were also advised that another person was transported to UAB Hospital by private vehicle with non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The second person is expected to recover from his injury.

Authorities believe they know who the fatality victim is but are trying to confirm her identity. Those who lived at the residence where the victim was found on the porch said they did not know the woman.

Williams said no suspects are in custody. Additional details will be provided as they come available.

Birmingham ended the year with 106 homicides, down from 107 in 2018 and 111 in 2017. In all of Jefferson County, there were 171 homicides – including the 106 in Birmingham – which was up from 158 the previous year.

Of Birmingham’s 106 homicides, 12 were ruled justifiable by the Jefferson County district attorney. Eight homicides were ruled justifiable in 2018. Birmingham police do not include justifiable numbers in their year-end tally. Police departments only have to submit criminal homicides to the FBI for annual analysis.

If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are asked to call Birmingham homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers 205-254-7777.