By james art 
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 1700 block of Pearson Avenue SW.
Shortly after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, West Precinct officers responded to a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers found an elderly man with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Officers then found a second victim in life-threatening condition.
Community members and staff provided life-saving treatment to the second victim. Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and both victims were transported to UAB Hospital.
The second victim, 38-year-old Melvin Anthony Burks, died from his injuries.
A preliminary investigation indicates that the deceased victim was involved in a verbal altercation with a third adult male. Shots were fired and the suspect fled the scene.
The police found a person of interest at the scene, who was then detained. The person of interest will be interviewed at BPD headquarters.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact BPD at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
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