Birmingham Police Charged Man in 2024 Murder
Authorities linked 40-year-old Jimmy Hollis to the fatal shooting of 69-year-old Reginald Crenshaw.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Violence
Birmingham police have officially charged 40-year-old Jimmy Hollis with the 2024 murder of 69-year-old Reginald Crenshaw. The development follows an ongoing investigation into multiple violent incidents in the city.
Why it matters
The charges provide a resolution to the 2024 shooting and demonstrate how investigators link cold cases to suspects currently held on unrelated offenses. The case underscores the city's ongoing efforts to track and prosecute violent crime occurrences.
Jimmy Hollis is currently held at the Jefferson County Jail without bond. The suspect faces a murder charge related to the shooting that took place in the 200 block of 3rd Avenue South.
The players
Jimmy Hollis
He is a 40-year-old suspect currently held at the Jefferson County Jail without bond.
Reginald Crenshaw
He was a 69-year-old victim who died in a 2024 shooting in Birmingham.
The details
Detectives identified Hollis as the primary suspect in the 2024 death of Reginald Crenshaw while investigating a separate homicide from April 2026. The 2026 incident occurred in the 300 block of Iota Avenue.
Timeline
December 18, 2024: Reginald Crenshaw was shot.
April 2026: Jimmy Hollis was arrested for a separate homicide.
September 24, 2026: Police announced the murder charges against Hollis.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern established by the investigation into the 2024 shooting of Reginald Crenshaw, where separate violent acts in the city are linked through forensic evidence and detective work. It reflects broader efforts to address recurring violent crime through the consolidation of suspect investigations.
The formal charges indicate that the investigation into the 2024 shooting is reaching a legal conclusion, which may provide closure to the local community. Residents can expect further updates as the case proceeds through the Jefferson County judicial process.
The takeaway
The successful identification of a suspect in an older murder case underscores the importance of ongoing investigative follow-up. Community members are encouraged to monitor local court dockets for future developments in this criminal prosecution.
Further reading
For more information on local safety efforts, visit the Violence section.
