Kirby Lashon Tate Obituary – The victim of a shooting in Bessemer over the weekend has been identified as 19-year-old Kirby Lashon Tate, Jr. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity. The incident occurred at approximately 12:48 p.m. on Saturday, outside a residence in the 300 block of Norwood Avenue. Tragically, Tate was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:14 p.m. Bessemer police detectives are actively investigating the case and pursuing leads, although no arrests have been made at this time. Regrettably, this marks the second homicide in Bessemer this year. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Bessemer police at 205-481-4366, 425-2411, or the tip line at 205-428-3541.