Rifle fire erupted in a Birmingham neighborhood Friday, leaving one person dead.

Multiple shots were reported about 11 a.m. in the 800 block of First Street West. The city’s gunfire detection system picked up 14 rounds in one location and three in another.

Moments later, a white SUV crashes into a small apartment building and burst into flames. The victim was still inside the SUV.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service and Birmingham police rushed to the scene. The victim was pronounced dead.

Officers on the scene said no one inside the apartment was injured.

Police are actively searching for a suspect in all black in a small sedan who was said to be armed with a rifle.

This is a developing story and will be updated