Police suspect foul play in Caldwell Crossings death

Published 9:22 am Tuesday, February 19, 2019

FROM STAFF REPORTS

HOOVER –Hoover police are investigating the death of a man at his residence in the Caldwell Crossings neighborhood, and foul play may be involved.

Hoover police and firefighters responded to the 3100 Block of Crossings Drive at about 12:26 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18, on a report of an unresponsive person, according to a release from the Hoover Police Department.

Medics arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 12:35 p.m.

The victim was discovered by two friends who stopped by his residence, police said.

“There were no signs of forced entry, but evidence at the scene suggests foul play may be involved,” read the release. “The victim’s body will be sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery for an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death. More information will be released once it is available.”

Anyone with information about this case should contact Det. Brad Fountain at 444-7562.

Information can also be left anonymously, and possibly qualify for a cash reward, through Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 254-7777.