The fatal shooting of a man at a Birmingham towing business in September has been ruled a justifiable homicide, the police department announced today.

Adarius Jamar Peterson, 29, Birmingham was shot to death Sept. 29 at Parking Enforcement Services at 2605 5th Ave. South.

“Investigators presented the information gathered to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office ruled the actions justifiable,” police said.

Lt. Rod Mauldin has said officers responded to the business on a report of a person shot. When they arrived, they found Peterson inside the fence of the business.

Mauldin said Peterson, who had a car at the lot, was involved in an argument with a parking enforcement employee that escalated into shots being fired.

A 31-year tow truck driver was detained after the incident but will not be charged.