A 22-year-old Birmingham man was shot to death Monday night inside his Highland Park apartment.

The shooting happened about 9 p.m. at 30th Street and Clairmont Avenue. It took place inside the victim's first-floor apartment that he sometimes shared with his grandfather, who he helped to care for.

Homicide detectives arrived on the scene 10 p.m. Birmingham police spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards said there was no forced entry into the apartment, and police believe the victim and the suspect or suspects were likely acquainted.

The victim's next door neighbor said he was home when the gunfire erupted. He said he heard seven shots fired.

Other neighbors said two people got out of a white truck, entered the apartment, fired the shots and then fled the scene. Police have not confirmed that account.

Multiple friends and family were on the scene and visibly emotional, including his mother. His older sister said they grew up in Ensley. His baby girl is less than three months old. "He always took care of everybody,'' she said.

No suspects are in custody. Several people have been taken to police headquarters for questioning as witnesses, including the victim's grandfather.