James Griffin
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James William Griffin, sometimes known as Street James or The Mayor of First Avenue (born c. 1958; died August 17, 2016 in Birmingham) was a homeless man known for washing cars in the downtown area.
Griffin was found dead from a gunshot wound to the arm near a mattress under the Elton B. Stephens Expressway on the 600 block of Carraway Boulevard. No suspect has been identified.
References
- Robinson, Carol (August 19, 2016) "Homicide victim found dead in Birmingham homeless camp now identified." The Birmingham News