Two men shot to death today in Birmingham's South Western area

BIRMINGHAM,AL (WBRC) - An update on a double homicide that took place today in the South Western area of Birmingham. We were first told the shootings were because of a car repossession. We have now learned the tow truck driver and his passenger were dropping off a car for an insurance company, not repossessing the car. An altercation took place between tow truck driver, his passenger, and the owner of the car.

The owner of the car shot at the tow truck driver killing him. A female passenger with the tow truck driver pulled out a gun firing back at the owner of the car hitting him. He was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The shootings are under investigation. We will have more on this story when it becomes available.

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