with an assault rifle nearby on March 22. Witnesses also stated the victim and suspect had got into an argument earlier at another location. Jeffery Tubbs, 41, was killed about 6 p.m. on Nov. 1, the third man to die in Birmingham in less than eight hours. Both had been shot, and had been dead for a few hours. It's unclear why someone was shooting, and who was the target. A second person in the vehicle jumped out and ran from the vehicle. The suspect robbed them, only getting a handgun from the man who was with Robinson. He spent more Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. "He was my baby.". All rights reserved (About Us). Paul Hollman, pastor of Mount Mariah Missionary Baptist Church in Gate City, organized a publicity campaign using digital billboard space donated by Lamar Advertising to spread the message "Stop the Killings, Birmingham." She was found not guilty in 2015. Anyone with information should call the sheriff's office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. He was charged with capital murder in a 2013 shooting death of another man, but those charges were dismissed when a Jefferson County grand jury refused to indict him. 2020 was a very difficult year. The January 2022 double homicide of 49-year-old Ed Harris and Wright remains unsolved. Suspects have been identified in 65 cases, arrested in 63 and charged in 54. ", Robinson, Carol (December 6, 2021) "Teen among 6 killed in less than 48 hours in Birmingham. "This was not a random shooting,'' said Birmingham police Lt. Sean Edwards. Her body was discovered just after 8 a.m. Monday in a grassy area in the 8300 block of Fifth Avenue North. It is believed the shooters were outside of the location firing into the home. Police and family believe the Midfield High School sophomore started running for her life when one of those bullets struck her. "So unfortunate.". At that point, police believe, another man opened fire with an assault rifle from the opposite end of the court yard, hitting Robinson in the torso. "It appears this victim was going to meet up with someone who was planning to take his life,'' he said. The one area where we have shown an increase is our murders,' Smith said. Was he alive when the fire started? Cortice Miles said officers found multiple shell casings in the parking lot of a nearby bar, and detectives are investigating the possibility that the shooting may have happened there. ", Jeremy Thompson, 30, was killed May 29 in Ensley. ", Riggs, Tracy (September 12, 2022) "Birmingham clergy hold revival focused on urging area young people to stop the violence. Police said Jenkins was targeted. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Marshalls office maintains a list of these cases and were sharing them with you. ", Robinson, Carol (September 6, 2022) "As Birminghams homicide total reaches tragic high, police chief weighs in on causes and solutions. The community cant have it both ways. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! 2002 murders of Monica Rollins and her son Dalton Rollins from Heflin, Alabama. Once they arrived, they found Green in the back of the home. This is a violation of our communities and we need the community involvement significantly to show some reduction in this area., You know as a community member well ahead of time before this department does whats going on in your community,' the chief said. These murders resulted in a delay riot that quickly garnered Montgomery, for example, had 42 homicides in 2019 and as of Thursday, stood at 68. The 122 homicides in Birmingham rose from 106 in 2019 and 12 of those were ruled justifiable. We were not only hit by a global pandemic, financial woes and civil unrest following the death of George Floyd,' said Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin. ", Grady Isam Jenkins, 51, known by many of his friends as "Shady Grady," was killed Nov. 1 in a Wylam neighborhood while sitting on his city-issued lawnmower. A case is defined as cleared when an arrest is made or there is an exception, such as a suspected killer being dead or incarcerated for another crime. Rush was sitting in the vehicle with a man who was shot in the left jaw and left arm. Soon after Jameas murder, the world learned former UA basketball player Darius Miles and Michael Lynn Davis had been charged with capital murder. Birmingham Fire and Rescue pronounced Burrell dead on the scene. October 16: Cornelius Quinterryo Kennedy, 26, a food truck worker, was killed in the same dispute. This isnt the time to sit with your hands in your lap.. On July 2, 2007, Kimberly Compton Whitton was reported missing by a co-worker who had last seen and heard from her on June 21, 2007. When they arrived, they found Brown unresponsive in the driver's seat of the Ford Explorer. He loved his daughter very much, and his family.". There were 7 fatal incidents of violence in January, 8 in February, 7 in March, 14 in April, 15 in May, 15 in June, 8 in July, 12 in August, 12 in September, 10 in October, 16 in November and 18 in December. We simply lack the necessary resources to properly investigate major crimes.. He was at a gathering in the 3000 block of Avenue S in Ensley when a group of men got out of a car and opened fire. A person of interest was initially detained in the case but has not been charged. There is a growing disconnect in many major cities between police and the community they serve, especially in the African American communities in the aftermath of events like the murder of George Floyd, Hargrove said. Yates said the cause of his death was directly attributed to being shot. The city's West Precinct officers responded to the 1100 block of 15th Street West on a report of someone shot. This is how you can help us.. Once on the scene, they found Tubbs lying on his back on the curb. Police say Dedert had been fatally shot during the commission of a robbery. Witnesses said they heard one shot fired and then saw the car had wrecked into a utility pole. Officers answered 638,455 calls to 911 and were dispatched on 493,246 of those. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Griffin and the suspect got into an argument and Griffin turned to walk away. On Dec. 19, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office ruled her death a homicide from some type of assault, but have not yet released the nature of that assault. "This was a cold and calculated shooting,'' he said. April 3: Desmond Burt Jr, 3, her grandson, was killed in the same incident. WebOf the 107 homicides in Birmingham, 51 of them remain unsolved for a 48.6 percent clearance rate, just under the departments 2017 clearance rate. At some point, Shelton said, he was told the vehicle wasn't there, and was subsequently shot. The motive is unknown in 49 other deaths. Crime doesnt simply fall at the doorstep of the police department only. Birmingham police responded just after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, to a report of a person shot in the 7500 block of 66th Court Way South. WebA Birmingham police officer instructed Heard to call the Tuscaloosa police, and they delivered the horrific news no parent wants to hear: her daughter was shot to death on That total approached the recent record high of 148 in 1992. At that point, one of the suspects opened fire on the Thompson, hitting him multiple times. It wasn't immediately clear whether they knew each other. ", Robinson, Carol (February 22, 2022) "Arrest in killing of 2-year-old Major Turner leads to largest reward payout in history of Metro Alabama Crime Stoppers. Tyron Bennett, a 17-year-old Fairfield High Preparatory School sophomore, was gunned down outside his best friend's home on Jan. 17 as the two prepared to walk to school. On October 6, 2001, Shannons remains were located off of Autauga County Road 66, in the Autauga County Wildlife Management area. "Brazen. Abrams' body was found in a wooded area. Auburn police detectives believe the motive in the slaying was robbery. Detectives believe that after the argument, the victim walked away and the suspects drove off. The shooting happened about 9:45 p.m. outside of the house at 3425 Boise Ave. Birmingham homicide Sgt. Dedrick Jordan, 38, died March 27, several days after he was shot. ", Rickey Siler, 35, was shot to death June 27. Marlon Arrington, 23, was found dead in an alley on 19th Street S.W. They both were put out of club by security guards. ", Robinson, Carol (October 17, 2022) "Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond faces spike in homicides: Were destroying ourselves. November 23: Darnell Ogletree, 22, was found shot to death in the same car. Rush left behind four children. According to the coroner's office, Henry's primary address was in Decatur, Georgia-- he was in Birmingham to visit family, and often traveled back and forth between the two cities. An Auburn man and his girlfriend were found shot to death in their residence on Turks Willis Road on July 23, 2009. List of unsolved murders (before 1900) List of unsolved murders (19001979) List of unsolved murders (19801999) List of unsolved murders (2000present) See also [ edit] Cold case Forensic science "He had his hand over his face, like he was covering it.". James Jean Hendricks, 19, of Bessemer, was killed in Birmingham on Aug. 24. Robinson was taken to UAB Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. We cannot do this alone. As he approached the railroad tracks, several men who appeared to be waiting on the victim opened fire. All rights reserved. This page was last modified on 24 February 2023, at 12:36. He cut grass, raked lawns, washed cars and ran errands for the elderly. April 29: Olanders Earl Spencer, 40, was killed in the same incident. Marlon Hale, 45, was killed during a Dec. 4 home invasion in southwest Birmingham. Several suspects were interviewed, but no one has ever been charged. "I want him to be remembered as the gentle giant that he was. Birmingham police Lt. Sean Edwards said evidence at the scene indicated the victim and the suspect or suspects were shooting at each other. Sylvester Poole, 54, was died Nov. 1 in Ensley. Bryan Shelton. West Precinct police responded to the scene near 20th Street shortly before 1:30 a.m. that day on a report of a wreck after they received a call from a passing motorist. WebThe murder clearance rate hit an all-time low in 2020, and data analyzed by a nonprofit shows that trend continued last year. That was her passion she wanted to be involved in, said DeCarla Heard. "It's unclear right now what might have happened, but we can say this was definitely not a random act of violence,'' said Birmingham police spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards. I have a peace with her death in some way, but it hurts my human heart. Alabama to resume executions following procedure review The BPD said its detectives never give up. The teen was pronounced dead at 1:09 a.m. Lt. Sean Edwards said the location where Hendricks was found appeared to be an abandoned house. Total violent crime was down 20 percent, rapes down 45 percent, robberies down 37 percent and property crimes down 26 percent. Multiple homicides related to street racing and exhibition driving led Mayor Randall Woodfin to promise stricter enforcement, additional physical deterrents, and to lobby for stronger laws against organized reckless driving. A trail of blood led from the top of the hill to the front porch of a home on Fifth Avenue. Birmingham police officers responded around 12:15 a.m. to Avenue W and 1st Street, after receiving a call about a vehicle driving into a utility pole. ", Robinson, Carol (September 4, 2022) "Birmingham mayor calls for gang truce after 5 killed in violent start to weekend. Of the 110 homicides in Birmingham, 54 of them remain unsolved for a 50 percent clearance rate. The shooting happened around 10:30 a.m. on 4114 8th Avenue. One homicide, believed to have been carried out in 2018, was discovered during 2020. Investigators learned that Burrell and a woman - later identified as 30-year-old Jamanda Holiday -had been in an altercation earlier Friday. "It was definitely a homicide.". He was pronounced Murray dead on the scene. Apparently, the Hawlett and Beasley had gotten lost on their way home, but had received directions and were heading home when they disappeared. Birmingham police responded to their 30th Street home after receiving a call from a neighbor. Neighbors heard two shots and a car pull off. "It appears he knew who he was in a confrontation with and unfortunately he lost his life.". I said, baby, mommas not coming back, so mommys an angel now. He just kind of laid his head back, closed his eyes and said, so mommas an angel now? I said, mommas an angel now, she explained. Birmingham police spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards said investigators believe Love may have been killed about 10 p.m. Sunday based on the condition of her body. WebHere is a look at Birminghams unsolved homicides. ", Robinson, Carol (August 12, 2022) "3 of 4 people killed in Birmingham overnight now IDd; mayor calls the bloodshed senseless violence. 126 victims were male and 17 were female. "We realized it was him,'' the grieving father said. Bryan Shelton. said Richard Rosenfeld, lead author of the report Pandemic, Social Unrest and Crime in US Cities, Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Jermaine Lee, 23, and Montel Glenn, 21, were found dead March 31. A neighbor told officers he heard a gunshot outside of his home and, when he looked out of the window, he saw the victim on the ground. Montgomery police havent identified any suspects in the murder. Hundreds of murders remain unsolved across Jefferson County, Nearly 2 dozen homicides committed in Huntsville area since 2010 remain unsolved, 11 of Mobile's most notorious murder mysteries. Words were exchanged between the driver and Siler, so the driver got out of his vehicle and recklessly fired several shots at the victim, Edwards said. A motive in 37 other deaths has not been publicized. The recent record low of 62 homicides was set in 2014, and the recent record high was 141 in 1992. He had been shot in the head, and was pronounced dead on the scene. I remember just screaming and falling to the floor, Heard said. Little information was released on Brown's slaying. ", Robinson, Carol (April 23, 2021) "Gun criminals in Birmingham will be outmanned, out-resourced, outworked, Jefferson County leaders vow. Tepe Edwards, 43, died Christmas Day 2017, two days after he was shot in Birmingham's Norwood community. He may have known his killer, and so our focus now is to identify the suspect and bring them to justice.". Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. On May 8, the Mayor's office and Police Department partnered with the Pi Upsilon Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. to organize a voluntary gun buy-back program at First Ebenezer Baptist Church on Graymont Avenue. Howard Dewayne Bruce, 35, died in a hail of gunfire on Sept. 5 in southwest Birmingham. 2011 murder of Sherri Terese Smith from Fairfield, Alabama. 25 incidents occurred outside at apartment complexes, 40 at private homes, 7 at businesses, 5 at private clubs, 1 outside a correctional facility, 1 in a cemetery, 3 at private parking lots, and 64 on the streets. A CBS News analysis of the FBI data published last year found that murders of white victims were about 30% more likely to be solved than in cases with Hispanic victims, and about 50% more than when the victims were Black. The first Birmingham homicide of 2020 happened five days into the new year when 32-year-old Stacey Flournoy was found shot on the front porch of a home on 39th Court. 2007disappearance of Kimberly Compton Whitton and Haleigh Culwell from Section, Alabama. 29 deaths were reported on Sundays, 21 on Mondays, 18 on Tuesdays, 14 on Wednesdays, 19 on Thursdays, 18 on Fridays, and 30 on Saturdays. West Precinct officers were dispatched about 5:25 p.m. to a house in the 1800 block of Bessemer Road on a report of a man shot. 24 deaths were reported on Sundays, 18 on Mondays, 24 on Tuesdays, 14 on Wednesdays, 14 on Thursdays, 17 on Fridays, and 13 on Saturdays. Police said an argument between the suspect and Grace ended in gunshots at around 4 a.m.. Grace was found dead in the driveway of his home. Charles R. Dick Salmon, 72, of Auburn was found dead of a gunshot wound at the service station he owned and operated on Opelika Road in Auburn on July 22, 2005. Another victim was shot - an adult female. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. "Arguing with someone outside your home at that time is unusual. Authorities said they believe she was killed in a domestic incident, but no arrests have been announced. Anderson, who lived in Hoover, was then moved to UAB Hospital, where she was pronounced legally dead about 2:23 p.m. the following day. However, he said, the suspects' vehicle returned. Edwards said detectives learned Bruce was traveling eastbound on Jefferson Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Reset 2021," and launched "Citizens Against Killings" campaign. Police have not said how she was killed. There were 10 incidents in January, 6 in February, 10 in March, 13 in April, 8 in May, 8 in June, 13 in July, 12 in August, 11 in September, 9 in October, 11 in November and 13 in December. Birmingham had 115 homicides in 2019. The Jefferson County sheriffs office, which is tasked with investigating homicides in Fairfield and Brighton, worked 17 killings in the unincorporated area, down from 20 in 2019. Holiday was charged with attempted murder for the shots fired at Burrell earlier in the day, but no one has been charged in his slaying. Thompson was shot multiple times about 7:30 p.m. at Interstate 59 and Avenue I. Birmingham's West Precinct officers responded to the scene and arrived to find Thompson lying on his stomach with multiple gunshot wounds. In all of Jefferson County, there were 183 homicides. She had five children. The car they were in turned out to have been stolen out of Trussville. AG Marshall is asking for the publics help with these unsolved cases. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. She said they had just pulled out of the driveway of the home when the car pulled up and someone inside started shooting. "That was my friend,'' said a visibly upset Underwood. He was able to tell police some of what happened. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 15 of the reported homicides were ruled justifiable as self-defense by investigators or prosecutors and 1 resulted from reckless driving. Another person was WebThe most famous murder in Alabama history is the 1988 Hawes murders, which took place in the city of Birmingham. Arrington pleaded guilty last year to robbery and drug possession. Family members were devastated by the killing. 102 deaths resulted from shootings, 6 from stabbing, 2 from blunt force trauma, 2 from hit-and-run collisions, 1 from reckless driving, 1 from asphyxiation, 2 from child abuse and 7 from unannounced causes. The shooting happened at 1:26 p.m. Lt. Sean Edwards said Collier and his girlfriend were entering the store when two black males shot him. One other death that resulted from a shooting in Pinson was also investigated by Birmingham police. June 5: Rikki D'Unri Christopher Bynum, 27, was killed in the same incident. Charles Lee Brown, 27, was slain on Feb. 3 on Interstate 20/59 in western Birmingham. When they arrived on the scene, they found Eaton lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the right side of his body. Unsolved Alabama Murders He had been shot multiple times, and was pronounced dead on the scene at 8:43 p.m. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service pronounced him dead on the scene. The police department therefore acknowledged 119 chargeable homicides, 1 of which was charged as manslaughter. The incident occurred on the ", Escalona, Prim F. & Danny Carr (February 5, 2023) "A homicide prevention strategy that will work." Investigators found at least eight shell casings a half block away, and Edwards said they believe the shooting happened there and then the car stopped, where it was later found by police. She was shaken, but not injured. Based on the 2021 census estimate of 197,575 population, that represents a homicide rate of 76.9 homicides per 100,000 residents. September 5: Keondra Ra'Shun "Keke" Hollis, 23, died at, September 11: Deandrea Moore, 29, was shot to death during his birthday party at a house on the 5600 block of, September 11: Nickelas Kristerpher Kelly, 21, was found shot to death in a car on the 6100 block of, October 9: Taurus Lamond Hearns, 49, died at, October 9: The remains of Anthony Keith Hall Jr, 21, were found inside a burning car parked at the. "We need to figure out what the initial argument was over, and what subsequently lead the suspects to return and kill the victim,'' Shelton said. 2001 murder of Shannon Nicole Paulk from Autauga County, Alabama. One death came at the hands of police, and 9 other reported homicides were ruled justifiable as self-defense by investigators or prosecutors. (Family photo) WALKER COUNTY, Ala (WBMA) - A Walker County family's frustration keeps growing. The technology is not only about prevention but it is equally important to solving crime because we are responsible for bring some form of justice to these victims and their families.. Woodfin said he has spoken with mayors of other Alabama cities about the rise in murders when other crime categories have dropped. His body was discovered about 7:30 a.m. near the front steps of 4117 Lloyd Nolan Parkway. Anyone with information should call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Anthony Shuford, 53, and Stella Struitt, 54, were found shot to death on Dec. 26, 2017 inside their Ensley home. He was pronounced dead on the scene. WebJanuary 19: Troy Allen Underhill, 48, was found shot to death in a wooded area near the Shell Food Mart at 3901 Pinson Valley Parkway in Echo Highlands. Investigators learned that Jones had just arrived and was sitting in his car in front of the home there when a black Tahoe with tinted windows pulled up. That low Birmingham police spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards said two other teens were believed to be in the Kia with La-Corey. Very reckless. Victor Dewayne Eaton, 41, was shot to death on his way to the store Feb. 13. Once inside, they found Parrish dead. It appears that Harris was murdered at the location where his body was located. Anyone with information is asked to call Hueytown Sgt. Initially police said it appeared that the death was a result of natural causes, but on Saturday investigation revealed she died as a result of being stabbed. Officers arrived and located Henry inside of the car, which had multiple gunshot holes in it. The girls were last seen at a convenience store about a mile away from where they were found. The number of homicides in the city of Birmingham and throughout Jefferson County jumped in 2020, with the city seeing the highest number of killings in 25 years. Authorities said it is believed Anderson was walking down the street with another person when she was shot. "They were just lovebirds,'' said Allen's first cousin, Brandon Davis. Officers from the South Precinct first responded to the report of a shooting at the apartment at 9:55 p.m. Police were initially told that Bolden was the victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Lewis died at UAB Highlands. The shooting happened sometime around 8:20 a.m. in the 800 block of Valley Road. Wright was only 16 years old. At about 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, August 1, 1999, the vehicle they were traveling in, a black Mazda, was located on Herring Avenue in Ozark by the Ozark Police Department. More than 30 years later, Fisher's estranged wife was charged with first-degree murder. May 16: Daniel Richard Garrick, 83, was found beaten to death in his home on the 600 block of, May 16: Dwaine Thomas, 17, was fatally wounded by gunshot during an altercation on the 1200 block of, May 31: Tarlumi C. Bonner, 21, was killed on his sofa from shots fired from outside his home on the 4200 block of, June 11: Frankie Keonte McDonald, 24, died at, July 8: The remains of Cedric Lenard Terry, 56, were found inside a burned vehicle in the, July 16: Rodrequez "Pete' Amison, 34, was found shot to death in a home on the 200 block of, July 24: Holli Jo Wilson, 38, was found beaten to death at her home on the 3100 block of, July 25: Frederick Hooks III, 34, was found shot to death near the 1600 block of, July 28: Martez Demon Brown, 37, was found shot to death in a home on the 900 block of. The male family member was in the bathroom, having just arrived home from work and the store. In April, Mayor Woodfin joined with Chief Smith, Birmingham City Council Public Safety Committee chair Hunter Williams, Sheriff Mark Pettway, Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr, and U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona to emphasize that investigations and prosecutions of gun crimes will be prioritized. Elbert Lewis, 38, died Dec. 11, more than a year after he was shot in east Birmingham. September 4: Reginald Curtis Crawford Jr, 26, was killed in the same incident. ", Davenport, Fred (June 3, 2021) "Birmingham area students to hold 'Peace Rally' Friday at Kelly Ingram Park." Nine homicides took place in apparent self defense, 15 are believed to have been domestic disputes, 23 followed verbal arguments, 3 took place during theft or robbery attempts, 7 resulted from reckless driving, 1 resulted from aggravated child abuse, and at least 40 appeared to be targeted killings. This page was last modified on 6 February 2023, at 13:29. That suspect fired multiple times, but Robinson was the only person struck. Bryan Shelton. In the cases where the suspect is known, 63 involved a Black suspect and Black victim. Willie Burrell, 34, was shot to death Friday, March 3, in the 2300 block of Cullman Avenue. When asked how she felt about the two suspects police say are connected to the murder, Heard responded with three words: Im just angry.. Neither lived where the shooting happened. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service rushed Bruce to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information is asked to call Brighton police at 205-425-8934 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Carter's death devastated those who knew him. Three were small children. In the city of Birmingham alone, there are The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Statistics show 27 murders happened inside of a home, 27 outside of a home and 22 in a vehicle. The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. that Sunday. Heres a year-by-year look at Birmingham homicides over the last 25 years: If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. To those people, these cold cases are very important, and theyre important to us all because the criminals who committed them are still on the loose., posing a potential threat to us all. Eaton's girlfriend told investigators Eaton was supposed to go to the store and return back home. North Precinct officers responded to the house in the 1800 block of 19th Avenue North about 9:30 p.m. Officers had heard multiple gunshots in the area and were heading that way. 1999 murder of Gennice Shoma Thrash, in Fort Mitchell, Alabama. His body was discovered shortly after 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, in the 6400 block of Johns Road. November 12: Ronald Deshawn Smith Jr, 24, was killed in the same incident. Once at the home, they found the bodies of Myers and Allen, both of whom had been shot. The other was wearing a grey sweatshirt. WebUNSOLVED HOMICIDES; UNSOLVED CRIMES; NEWS/EVENTS; ABOUT; MEDIA; RESOURCE CENTER; DONORS/SPONSORS please contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. When officers arrived at Tom Brown Village public housing community, they found Hawkins on the sidewalk. Theres a fourth crisis that existed in our community in 2020 and thats gun violence. August 5: Timothy Lashawn Erby, 49, was found shot to death at the same house. ", Robinson, Carol (July 22, 2021) "Murder in Alabama: Homicides on the rise in 2021 in 4 of the states 5 biggest cities. He was pronounced dead on the scene. His church has sponsored billboards with the message "Lets Build. ", Miles, Kyra (December 9, 2022) "Lament and Hope Memorial Ride honors those lost to gun violence in Birmingham." Youll recall the name; Jamea Harris, only 23-years old, was shot to death near The Strip in Tuscaloosa. Most recently, he operated a micropile drill rig on the I-59/I-65 interchange improvement project. Ive seen this happen to other people but never did I think Id become part of the news, said DeCarla Heard. "This does not appear to be a random act of violence," Birmingham police Sgt. Edwards said most homicides stem from "people, places and behavior" - the type of person with whom a victim associates, the places he or she frequents and lifestyle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers 205-254-7777. Carlos Manuel Flores, 27, was shot to death Sunday, July 9, in Fairfield. Family remembered her for her laughter, her giving heart and her free spirit. When Birmingham police and fire medics arrived on the scene, they found La-Corey in the front passenger's seat of a silver Kia Optima. The truck had been peppered by bullets. WebUpdated: May. 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