BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Bessemer man killed in a shooting Thursday has been identified.

Romeo Underwood, 26, was shot and killed during a reported assault in the 5400 block of Jefferson Avenue SW around 11:52 p.m. He was taken to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

According to Birmingham police, the preliminary investigation indicates Underwood was engaged in a conversation with the suspect that led to him being fatally shot. Detectives are working to determine the nature of the conversation and what led to the gunfire.

No further details are known at this time. Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

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