Doctoral Student's Suspicious Death in Birmingham Ruled Homicide

Deundray Cottrell vanished during a family gathering; police seek partner Julian Morris as person of interest.

Deundray Cottrell, 31, disappeared on July 4th while attending a family event in Birmingham, Alabama.
Cottrell's body was found two days later, and his death has been classified as a homicide by authorities.
Surveillance footage showed Cottrell running through yards as if fleeing from something.
Police are searching for Julian Morris, Cottrell's partner, who has been named a person of interest in the case.
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information on Morris' whereabouts.