This morning we responded to a reported shooting at Ashford Townhomes. There was a death as a result of the shooting and the Jefferson County Coroner responded to the scene.  Detectives are working on finding out the exact circumstances involved.  At this time we do not feel there is any danger to the public. More information will be released when available.  
 
Update on 1/22/13:  The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the deceased (Nicholas Taylor Schneider, a resident of Hoover).  On the day of the shooting an adult male was taken into custody at the scene by Hoover Police Officers.  The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office will require additional time to fully investigate the circumstances of this case prior to making any decision to issue warrants.  The adult male was released from custody this afternoon.  

Could anyone tell me why Ashford Townhomes are not listed in Hoover Police's Apartment/Condo Calls by Month section.  Are these apartments not located within the city of Hoover?

At one point(many name changes ago) Ashford Townhomes had a Hoover police office living there, is that still the case?  Thanks.

Less than a mile from the Mr. P's shooting. That wasn't Hoover, but definitely Bluff Park.   Suspects in both shootings are still at large.  Don't just carry your concealed weapons people. Train with them and know the circumstances when it is and is not appropriate to use them.  The police can not protect you. That is your job.  Steel city and Hoover tactical are 2 very close places to work on your skills.  Please consider a good flashlight and a can of mace.

   I have heard back from our IT personnel.  There was some confusion when the street names were entered in the original database over a year ago since Autumn Village and Ashford Townhomes have a connecting road.  The issue has been resolved and future calls for service will be correct.  In the mean time, we have compiled the calls for service for Ashford Townhomes covering all of 2012.  You can see the calls at this link:  http://www.hooverpd.com/ftpupload/upload/CFSAshford2012.pdf
 
Thanks,
 
Brian

Quote from overhere on 01/25/13 at 6:36am:

 
How about a different thought:  The City of Hoover purchased an entire apartment complex at the corner of Lorna Road and Patton Chapel Road.  They then terminated all leases.  Then they demolished the entire complex.  Now construction has begun on a Neighborhood Walmart.  It was a win-win for everyone.
 
Perhaps we need to begin to think about having a nice park in the area of Tyler Road...
 

Officer Foreman, thanks for following up on my request.
These calls indicate a LOT of bad things going on in those apartments; domestic violence, wanted person, controlled substances, etc.  Getting rid of these apartments would be a grand idea but would required a lot of money to buy them out as was mentioned on Lorna.  Having a full-time presence at the substation would help.  
It would certainly seem like two recent shootings in the area would justify such a police presence.

Quote from PastAndPresents on 01/25/13 at 2:09pm:

 
So are they there all the time?  That does make me feel better actually.  I thought they still had the entire huge zone to patrol, which includes all the way to Hwy. 31.  But if they are staying in Bluff Park full time now, that is good.  How often do you see them, by the way?
 
By the way, wouldn't you rather have a nice park to look at instead of some ugly apartments?

I emphatically third bpresident 's proposal that the apartments and townhomes be razed. City of Homewood also purchased a large sketchy apartment complex. They demolished it and put a nice school in its place.   The tax revenue for whatever property replaced the apartments and townhomes would need to be equal to or greater than that of what is there now.  If I am not mistaken, there exists a law permitting either the residents in an area blighted by a hotel or their local government to bring suit against the owner for devaluation of property. I wonder if this can be applied to rental properties?
having a cop sitting in the substation is a waste of resources.  I do know you can hire off duty Jefferson County Deputies for $20.00/hour to work off duty.  That's 100 bucks for five hours of law enforcement in whatever area you choose.  They absolutely can enforce all state laws inside the city.   I seriously considered it when the Burglaries were happening.  Hoover has excellent officers but one cop for everything between I65 and 150 from shades crest to Hwy 31 can only do so much. Neighborhood watch is a very effective tool, when people are home to watch.  
Maybe we need a city council person who has a personal interest in Bluff Park.  Serniglia was a little ambitious shooting for Mayor, but council seat should be well within reach.

SORRY I couldn't find an Alabama case, but this is what I was referring to:  
 
http://dirt.umkc.edu/dd032896.htm  
 
Several years ago, a California court held that adjacent landowners stated a cause of action in nuisance against the San Francisco Housing Authority when they alleged that the Authority had failed to take steps to insure that criminal elements did not frequent its premises, either as tenants or visitors. In that case, the alleged injury was depreciation in property values resulting from criminal acts primarily off the Housing Authority's premises. Lew v. Superior Court, 25 Cal. Rptr. 2d 42 (Cal. Ct. App. 1993).

Quote from bpresident on 01/25/13 at 6:59am:

 
I will also second that (or 4th it)  
Just looking at the 2012 calls http://www.hooverpd.com/ftpupload/upload/CFSAshford2012.pdf  
This is just a breading ground for problems and more crime to move in our nice neighborhood. Sorry, but nothing good can come from the apartments staying.
 
I vote for a park.

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Hello everyone,
     I checked with the Detective assigned to the case and he informed me the District Attorney’s Office dropped all charges against the shooter after finishing their investigation.