Birmingham woman’s murder remains unsolved 1 year later; witnesses, information sought

Birmingham woman’s murder remains unsolved 1 year later; witnesses, information sought

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in solving the 2022 slaying of a woman found fatally shot inside her running vehicle.

Shundra Denise McCray Vines, a 43-year-old mother, was killed Dec. 22, 2022.

Shot Spotter alerted Birmingham police to multiple rounds fired at 12:44 a.m. that Thursday in the 2500 block of 24th Street Ensley. A West Precinct officer was patrolling nearby and arrived on the scene within minutes.

Shot Spotter alerted police to multiple rounds fired at 12:44 a.m. Thursday in the 2500 block of 24th Street Ensley. (Carol Robinson)

The officer discovered Vines in the driver’s seat of a red Pontiac Vibe vehicle at the end of a driveway. The window was shattered, and the woman had sustained gunshot wounds.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service pronounced Vines dead on the scene.

Shot Spotter registered 11 rounds.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers 205254-7777. A reward of up to $5,000 is available.