CENTER POINT, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that occurred in Center Point on Thursday afternoon.
At around 5:16 p.m., deputies from the JCSO responded to the 1500 block of Charter East Circle to investigate a report of a burglary in progress and a person shot.
Deputies discovered a 56-year-old male at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds. Center Point Fire and Rescue transported the victim to UAB Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was shot during a burglary that was taking place.
A 22-year-old male suspect was taken into custody, but he has not been formally charged.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the JCSO at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.