BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A man was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in Birmingham around midnight Monday.
According to the Birmingham Police Department, Timothy Antonio Moorer, 30, is charged with intentional murder in relation to 31-year-old Literrance Leon Bratton’s death. Both men lived in Birmingham.
The BPD stated officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of 30th Street Ensley late Sunday night on a call that person was shot there. At the scene, they found Bratton suffering from a gunshot wound. Bratton was taken to UAB Hospital, where he died during surgery early Monday morning.
The BPD alleges Bratton and a close friend were at a food truck parked at a motorcycle club when two male suspects approached Bratton. Moorer and another man allegedly confronted Bratton about owing them money. Bratton walked away and was shot.
Officers were nearby when shots were fired and determined the suspect’s description. They saw a motorcycle speeding with someone that matched the suspect’s description. Officers arrested Moorer after he lost control of his motorcycle at the intersection of Aaron Aronov Drive and Valley Road in Fairfield.
Moorer was booked into the Birmingham City Jail on a 48-hour felony hold. The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office issue a warrant for intentional murder against Moorer.
As of Tuesday night, Moorer will be held in the Jefferson County Jail under no bond.
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