BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Birmingham police are investigating another homicide in the city following a shootout at a home on Beta Street Saturday morning.



Two men were shot around 6:57 a.m. after an ex-boyfriend entered the bedroom of his former girlfriend and her current boyfriend, according to a news release. The ex-boyfriend was found lying on the floor with gunshot wounds to his head and chest, and the other man was found in the doorway of the residence with a gunshot wound to his leg. Both were transported to UAB Hospital for treatment. The ex-boyfriend died from his injuries.



This is the 10th homicide in just more than a week.



Authorities said the boyfriend was in bed asleep with his girlfriend when she woke and saw her ex standing in the bedroom at the foot of the bed with a pistol in his hand, according to the preliminary investigation. The boyfriend also woke up, grabbed his pistol and a shootout ensued. Both men were struck. Investigators said the girlfriend had a previous relationship with the suspect, and he had made a key to her residence without her consent.



Detectives are investigating the death as a homicide, and the case will be presented to the District Attorney's Office for review.



If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at (205) 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777.



