The suspect wanted in the shooting death of a 44-year-old man in Bessemer is currently in custody.

Kalil Judkins, 20, is charged with murder in the death of Tavares Deone Moore on Thursday night (Oct. 24).

The conflict took place at 20.56 in the 2900 block of Ninth Avenue North.

Moore was taken to UAB Hospital in Birmingham, where he was pronounced dead at 9:40 p.m.

Bessemer police Det. Justin Burmeister said Moore was shot multiple times but was able to speak briefly with officers before he died.

Investigators said Friday that Judkins and He said they were actively looking for him.

Judkins surrendered to authorities on Monday. He was booked into the Jefferson County Jail at 2:06 p.m. and will remain in custody until his Aniya Law bond hearing.

Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to call Bessemer police at 205-481-4366, the tip line at 205-428-3541 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.