On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at approximately 5:16 p.m., deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1500 block of Charter East Circle to investigate a report of a burglary in progress and a person shot. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 56-year-old male victim, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Center Point Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and transported the victim to U.A.B. Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The victim has been identified as: Harold Crumel, age, 56.
The suspect has been identified as: Jarius Deshun McNeil, age, 22. McNeil has been charged with Capital Murder with no bond. The suspect is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.