Ruthie Mae Jackson, 72, was fatally stabbedat least a dozen times about her body and neck during the early morning hours of Easter Sunday, then April 7, 1996, in her Dothan home. The woman fired shots at him, and then fled the area. She was last seen alive on Over the last few years, he said, this unsolved murder case has been reviewed with the assistance of the State Bureau of Investigation. Lakandria Rush, 34, was killed on Oct. 27 in west Birmingham. Flores was found dead at 12:45 a.m. in the 700 block of 39th Place in a residential area not far from Interstate 20/59 . The discovery was made just after 6 a.m. that Saturday. WebDetails of all 40 unsolved tragedies over six decades in Birmingham - from 1957 to 2017 - can be viewed in the below timeline. The other was wearing a grey sweatshirt. On the morning of Monday, September 16, 2002,MonicaFaye PritchettRollins, age 23 and her sonDaltonScottRollins, age 6, were discovered by a relative, murdered in their home, located on Sugar Hill Road in Heflin, Alabama. Mary Jean Vines, 34, was found dead in her Avenue D residence in Opelika on Oct. 23, 1983. 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. ", Robinson, Carol (May 3, 2021) "Birmingham police will hold gun buyback in ongoing fight against violence. Birmingham police responded to their 30th Street home after receiving a call from a neighbor. He spent more Her body was quickly decomposing. ", Johnson, Roy S. (December 29, 2022) "Were saying goodbye to 2022 but cant shed its plague of deadly violence. Edwards, said Sgt. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call Fairfield police at 205-786-4111 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. The shooting happened sometime around 8:20 a.m. in the 800 block of Valley Road. He got about 300 yards from the Chevron when he collapsed in a drainage ditch. 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 Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The John Tanks said the shooting happened during a small gathering at the home. Statistics show 27 murders happened inside of a home, 27 outside of a home and 22 in a vehicle. The 122 homicides in Birmingham rose from 106 in 2019 and 12 of those were ruled justifiable. This page has been accessed 60,000 times. 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. Lt. Sean Edwards said as Bailey was going to a vehicle across the street, a vehicle drove by and began shooting at the victim, striking him several times. He was taken to UAB West where he was pronounced dead at 4:38 a.m. Bessemer police Sgt. 2011 murder of Sherri Terese Smith from Fairfield, Alabama. This is a List of Birmingham homicides in 2021. When they arrived, they found Brown unresponsive in the driver's seat of the Ford Explorer. Birmingham police spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards said two other teens were believed to be in the Kia with La-Corey. We need your voice and we need your actions. "And now you have someone who is deceased. (Family photo) WALKER COUNTY, Ala (WBMA) - A Walker County family's frustration keeps growing. 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. The other two children were in their beds upstairs. At that time, Burrell wasn't injured. His killers, however, were never identified. Bryant Shelton. (NewsNation) The murder clearance rate hit an all-time low in 2020, and data analyzed by a nonprofit show that trend continued last year. Of those, 15 were deemed justifiable and one accidental and therefore are not deemed criminal. All rights reserved (About Us). Anyone with information is asked to call Bessemer police at 205-425-2411 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Jefferson County sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the school on a report of a single-vehicle crash. We need your voice. On May 3, 2011, around 4:30PM the body DeLange Tawon Harris, age 25, was found on the side of Athens Church Road in the Goshen Community of Crenshaw County, Alabama. At least one of those tunneled through Miracle's headboard. Collier was shot while standing in front of his vehicle, which was parked at Good Tyme Pizza, which adjoins the Exxon. During the shooting, there was an innocent bystander at the gas pumps who was shot once in the leg. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. 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. He graduated high school in 2012, and was now a father of two sons, ages 4 and 1. Turner was in the back seat of a Ford Taurus when at least one bullet pierced a small, rear driver's side window and struck her in the head. "They were all into it,'' Edwards said. Four homicides were police-involved shootings. Grace Bridges Dedert, 69, was found murdered inside her furniture store located at 966 South Park Ave. in Dothan on March 17, 2010. I think part of it is where we are as a country and a community, the prevalence of guns, the easy access to guns,' Woodfin said. The national average for Jones was pronounced three days later at UAB Hospital. Officers answered 638,455 calls to 911 and were dispatched on 493,246 of those. At some point, Shelton said, he was told the vehicle wasn't there, and was subsequently shot. 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Dedrick Jordan, 38, died March 27, several days after he was shot. 13 of the other reported homicides were ruled justifiable as self-defense by investigators or prosecutors, and seven resulted from reckless driving. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Kimberly would currently be 44 years old and Haleigh 19 years old. The car they were in turned out to have been stolen out of Trussville. WebOn Wednesday, August 31, 2011, Kamailie Laylani Oglesby, a white female, age 30, was reported missing by a friend from Birmingham, Alabama. That was my friend,'' said friend Ashley Rogers. It was about 11: 45 p.m. when a gunman or gunmen fired off dozens of bullets into the house. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. ", Robinson, Carol (April 5, 2021) "Rickey Smiley offers reward in Birmingham park shooting that killed woman, injured 5: Im really angry. Total violent crime was down 20 percent, rapes down 45 percent, robberies down 37 percent and property crimes down 26 percent. "It's obvious that the lifestyle and the activities of some of these young people involved contributed to this taking place today,'' he said. I can't even eat. "I've been knowing Bam for 12 years and have never known for him to do anything wrong to or towards anybody. Outside, they found a wounded Dalton. Anyone with information should call the sheriff's office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. BIRMINGHAM, AL 35201. The witness told investigators they looked outside and saw the victim had collapsed at the top of the stairs. Jocklyn Manley, 51, and Pervis "PJ" Andre Polk Jr., 17, were killed in an east Birmingham neighborhood on Nov. 16. That's when the shooter fired several shots, and Griffin collapsed face down in the side yard. Anyone with information is asked to call homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Apparently, the Hawlett and Beasley had gotten lost on their way home, but had received directions and were heading home when they disappeared. It's a total disregard for life,'' said Birmingham police Sgt. The girls were last seen at a convenience store about a mile away from where they were found. Birmingham Fire and Rescue pronounced Burrell dead on the scene. DALLAS COUNTY, AL (WSFA) - Jan. 21, 2015, Kirby Brown, all of 22 years old, was found lying on his back shot to death near his home Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Wright was only 16 years old. U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona and Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr have advocated for faster and more effective interventions against reported domestic violence cases as an effective means of reducing homicides. A passerby spotted the body and called police. "The shooter(s) clearly knew the victim.". "Our focus now is to bring the answers they need.". In 2021, he said, there will be more strategy meetings and newer model of Comstat which looks at specific crimes and specific areas. Smith said they will push forward for more community engagement and will focus on increased training for detectives. Antwon Hawkins, 37, was shot to death Feb. 2 in the 4100 block of Fifth Court North. Anyone with information should call the sheriff's office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Those slayings took place in 14 cities Birmingham, Bessemer, Leeds, Warrior, Vestavia, Brighton, Fairfield, Hoover, Irondale, Trussville, Midfield, Hueytown and Adamsville, as well as unincorporated parts of the county. He said one of the suspects was wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. WebFebruary 26: Navari Deon Jones, 38, was found shot to death in a car which crashed on the 1700 block of 1st Avenue North near Birmingham Police Headquarters in Fountain in the Powderly community at 1 a.m. Once on the scene, they found Williams and Hall both dead from gunshot wounds inside the residence. That was her passion she wanted to be involved in, said DeCarla Heard. Christina Underwood, 19, was driving the vehicle in which Turner was riding. Moments later, multiple shots were fired, several of which struck Alexander. In December Faith In Action held its annual "Lament and Hope Memorial Ride" to remember the lives lost to gun violence and join in hope for preventing future losses. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith said crime across the board dropped in the city in 2020. It appeared the tail of the truck had been struck by a Norfolk Southern train. The mayor said fear of retaliation, a no-snitch culture and the desire for street justice leads to those killings remaining unsolved. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Bennett was the oldest of four siblings who lived with their mother on Valley Road. The most unfortunate part is its the way people solve their conflict instead of fighting or going about their conflict in other ways., Its just an unfortunate situation were in, not only as a community but its happening across the country,' Woodfin said. Jamea Harris was laid to rest in Montgomery. Yates said the cause of his death was directly attributed to being shot. 126 victims were male and 17 were female. The Jackson County Sheriffs Office went to the Whitton property, in Section, Alabama, for a welfare check, but neither Kimberly or Haleigh were there and the Deputy was told they left on June 22, 2007 and had not returned. The hairstyle of the victim - dreadlocks - and the clothing - a gray jogging suit - matched what Ross's family members had last seen him wearing, and they went to the scene. Police said the Taurus was in front of a home on Woodland Avenue when another vehicle approached and opened fire on the car. Anyone with information is asked to call Hueytown Sgt. One suspect in two homicides was shot to death by police and the suspect in another committed suicide. "She was always smiling, laughing and joking. The witness told detectives he didn't see anyone running from the scene. Jeffery Tubbs, 41, was killed about 6 p.m. on Nov. 1, the third man to die in Birmingham in less than eight hours. When the gunfire was over, Tyron Bennett collapsed on his back on the walkway in front of his friend's house. According to an autopsy report, Fenton died of asphyxia. Authorities said he was in the driver's seat of his vehicle and discovered by a resident in the area who had noticed the car parked on the street earlier in the death. 143 homicides were reported in the city during the year. All four were brought into Senacs office by the two gunmen, who told the women to lie facedown. At the time of the murders, Monica Rollins was approximately 36 weeks pregnant. That fetus died in the attack. Anyone with information should call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. ", Miles, Kyra (December 9, 2022) "Lament and Hope Memorial Ride honors those lost to gun violence in Birmingham." 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. The recent record low of 62 homicides was set in 2014. Te'Kia Turner, 21, was killed May 18 while she and two others were reportedly visiting friends in southwest Birmingham. The victims are mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters. 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. 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. Hopefully, with some of the DNA results that we do get, we will find out who the parents are.. Mark Didcoct at 205-491-3523 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. This year, 51 cities of various sizes across the U.S. saw an average 35 percent jump in murder from 2019 to 2020. Miracle was in her bed inside her home at 330 12th Street S.W. Was he alive when the fire started? Suspects have been identified in 64 cases, arrested in 54 and charged in 46. Authorities said it appeared Bailey asked someone to borrow a lighter and, when he didn't immediately return it, an argument ensued. Morry Green, 29, was shot to death early Sunday, Nov. 19, while looking for his vehicle. Cliatt had been shot multiple times during an apparent home invasion robbery. Authorities believe Maldonado, who lived in Oneonta, was shot somewhere else and then drove himself to the parking lot. The man running away was dragging his leg as if he was injured. The shooting happened at 10:20 p.m. that Thursday in the 4000 block of Council Avenue. November 23: Darnell Ogletree, 22, was found shot to death in the same car. The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. that Sunday. "That's all I ask.". "Jeremy was a kind-hearted man, full of selfless acts and always trying to lend a helping hand,'' said his brother, Blake Thompson. "Here we have another life taken is a violent manner, senseless,'' said Sgt. Soon after Jameas murder, the world learned former UA basketball player Darius Miles and Michael Lynn Davis had been charged with capital murder. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. ", Robinson, Carol (October 17, 2022) "Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond faces spike in homicides: Were destroying ourselves. The chief said he expects technology to play an even more important role especially as the department moves forward with the Real Time Crime Center. Note that a "homicide" refers to the cause of death as determined by a medical examiner, not to the commission of the crime of murder as charged by police and prosecutors. Authorities said at least one family member of the victim was inside the home when they heard gunshots ring out. ", Yurkanin, Amy (April 5, 2022) "Hospitals to get $1 million to fight gun violence as homicides rise in Birmingham. 107 victims were male and 18 were female. DNA has led to an arrest in the cold case murder of two Alabama girls, according to reports. The U.S. murder rate jumped by 30% from 2019 to 2020, an increase attributed to a variety of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Julian Garcia, 21, was found in a wrecked car in Bessemer on Jan. 8. Suspects have been identified in 77 cases, arrested in 73 and charged in 59. In the cases where the suspect is known, 63 involved a Black suspect and Black victim. Miracle was on the A Honor Roll. The department lists the motive for eight of the killings as revenge, and drugs in two of the slayings. Bryan Shelton. Of the countywide deaths, at least 64 remain unsolved. Calvin Sweeney, 43, was killed Oct. 13 in Tarrant. Rush left behind four children. It is believed the shooters were outside of the location firing into the home. Investigators learned that Burrell and a woman - later identified as 30-year-old Jamanda Holiday -had been in an altercation earlier Friday. The shooting happened about 12:35 a.m. near the corner of Lomb Avenue and Woodland Avenue, just outside of the Citgo service station. A person of interest was initially detained in the case but has not been charged. Lt. Sean Edwards said officers arrived to find Murray lying on the floor with a single gunshot wound. Henry was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said two men burst into the house, ordered him to the ground and shot him in the leg. At least some of the targeted assaults may have involved associates of the H2K and 420 street gangs engaged in a cycle of retaliation. Opelika police Lt. Johnathan Clifton said it appears Rearden was killed in a home invasion robbery. Jefferson County District Attorneys Office, Its something you cant get over: First responders talk about ravages of Birmingham gun violence, Help us and allow us to help you: Birmingham chief speaks on domestic violence after double killing, Stop the Killings, Birmingham: Billboards track citys homicides, Birmingham ends 2020 with citys most homicides in 25 years, https://www.bhamwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=List_of_Birmingham_homicides_in_2020&oldid=197601, February 6: Aaron Romel Johnson, 18, was found shot to death outside a home on the 2300 block of, February 6: Bobby George Mayweather, 69, was found dead from a stab wound in his apartment in the, March 8: Daniel Leroy Jackson, 24, was shot to death in a yard on the 1700 block of, April 13: TimDarius Theophilus Gamble, 21, was shot to death in a domestic incident in the back yard of a home at 716, April 16: Deondray Montrell Reese, 28, was shot to death while driving an SUV headed east on, April 18: Antione Harris, 36, was shot to death at a home on, April 19: Jacqkingman Bennett, 26, was found dying from a gunshot wound on the 1400 block of, May 12: Jessie James Johnson, 68, was shot to death, apparently while trying to intervene in a dispute between two family members on the 1300 block of, May 16: Jaylen Derrell Terry, 15, died from injuries suffered in a vehicle collision at the intersection of, June 5: Larry Pettway, 70, was shot to death near the intersection of, June 26: Jah'Shavia Taylor, 22, was shot to death on the front porch of her apartment at 1223, July 7: Mikos Lebron Lewis, 30, was found shot to death inside a home on the 5400 block of, July 27: Joe Albert Foster IV, 21, was found dead by gunshot in a unit of, August 1: Keanna Shabree Kelley, 21, was shot to death outside a home on the 1100 block of, August 4: Cyrus Montez Abrams Jr, 17, was shot to death in a gunfight on the 1000 block of, August 30:Christopher Ryan Fletcher, 30, was found dead on the 3900 block of, September 20: Fannie Stevenson Carter, 66, was killed by a stray bullet during a shooting that injured two others at the. The recent record low of 63 homicides was set in 2014. "This was not a random shooting,'' said Birmingham police Lt. Sean Edwards. So far, no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. They got the police to come, but you know, police are not allowed to kick in the door with no answer," YiKoia Cook said. While surveillance cameras captured the crime on video, no arrests were made in the case. Carter's body was discovered in the early morning hours that Thursday when Birmingham police and firefighters responded at 3:22 a.m. to a report of a car on fire at 2033 Fayette Avenue. Upon arrival officer located Smith in her bedroom, the victim of an apparent homicide. Its not clear, https://www.bhamwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=List_of_Birmingham_homicides_in_2021&oldid=198246, March 21: Montrell Fredriskgus Holloway, 29, was found dead from a gunshot wound at the, April 5: Travio Ollison, 19, was shot to death while attempting to help settle a domestic dispute on the 1900 block of, April 7: Savion Tyrell Isabell, 16, was found shot to death in a home on the 3600 block of, April 18: Tyree Marcell Brown, 18, was shot to death at. Montgomery, for example, had 42 homicides in 2019 and as of Thursday, stood at 68. Shortly after law enforcement personnel arrived at the location the victim succumbed from her injuries. Officers from the city's West Precinct responded about 10:30 p.m. to the 4800 block of Terrace S. Once on the scene, they found Rush sitting in the passenger seat of a GMC Yukon suffering from a gunshot wound to the body, said Lt. Sean Edwards. She was found not guilty in 2015. A resident in the neighborhood made the discovery and called police to the scene. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. It appears that Harris was murdered at the location where his body was located. They were driving north on Center Street when two to three black males opened fire on their vehicle. Authorities said it is believed Anderson was walking down the street with another person when she was shot. According to her mom, she wanted to be hairstylist and loved anything related to fashion. When officers arrived at Tom Brown Village public housing community, they found Hawkins on the sidewalk. Hale was taken to UAB Hospital where he was was pronounced dead at 11:12 p.m. ", Robinson, Carol (August 12, 2022) "3 of 4 people killed in Birmingham overnight now IDd; mayor calls the bloodshed senseless violence. Birmingham had 115 homicides in 2019. These murders resulted in a delay riot that quickly garnered It includes homicide cases occurring within the city limits during the calendar year. Once they arrived, they found Green in the back of the home. She was found in the office area of the business when a customer came in to shop. He had been shot multiple times. 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. Those were the shots that killed the victim. Siler ran from the street into the Exxon and later collapsed on the floor. Bryan Shelton said police do not believe the killings were random. ", Riggs, Tracy (September 12, 2022) "Birmingham clergy hold revival focused on urging area young people to stop the violence. 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. ", Daniel, Nicole S. (January 26, 2023) "Heartbroken: Moms Lose Children to Violence in Birmingham, Find Support in One Another.". He was pronounced Murray dead on the scene. Jefferson County District Attorneys Office, Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, $125,000 Fund Set Up for Rewards in Shootings of Children, Mayor Woodfin Seeks Community Help to Find Shooters of Children, How Birminghams Police Chief Plans to Slow the Citys Homicide Rate, 4 Things to Know About Birminghams Homicides So Far This Year, How many people died in homicides in Birmingham in 2021? "We have a suspet or suspects who clearly lack an appreciation for 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. In April, the Jefferson County Department of Health announced funding for a Hospital Violence Intervention Program to provide resources to victims of violent crime who are at risk of continued violence. More than 30 years later, Fisher's estranged wife was charged with first-degree murder. The preliminary investigation shows Green was dropped off at the residence because he was looking for a vehicle that belonged to him. Ronald Ross, 35, was shot to death March 2 in Fairfield. Multiple shots were fired and at least one other person was injured. 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. There were no witnesses on the scene. Investigators believe he was murdered for taking drug dealers off the street. 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.. He was pronounced dead on the scene. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Paul Hollman, pastor of Mount Mariah Baptist Church, called on Mayor Randall Woodfin to declare a state of emergency over the city's homicide rate. Edwards said neighbors reported hearing several gunshots the previous night and his blue 1999 Camaro, license plate number 7370AS6, was reported missing. WebOn May 3, 2011, around 4:30PM the body DeLange Tawon Harris, age 25, was found on the side of Athens Church Road in the Goshen Community of Crenshaw County, Alabama. Birmingham's North Precinct officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Center Street North on a report of someone being shot. We just don't know, but he didn't deserve this. That disconnect causes people not to trust police, to regard law enforcement to be illegitimate and not to cooperate with investigations.. 122 deaths in 2021 resulted from shootings, 7 from reckless driving, 3 from blunt-force trauma, 2 from stabbing, 1 from strangulation, and 9 from unannounced causes. The lowest ever recorded was 56 in 1966. He loved his daughter very much, and his family.". The three would then continue on to school. During the investigation, Birmingham police learned that foul play could be involved in the shooting. 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. "It appears he knew who he was in a confrontation with and unfortunately he lost his life.". Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Howard Dewayne Bruce, 35, died in a hail of gunfire on Sept. 5 in southwest Birmingham. There, she discovered her mother's body. "I just want justice,'' his father, Jefferson Siler said. Willie Burrell, 34, was shot to death Friday, March 3, in the 2300 block of Cullman Avenue. When they arrived on the scene, they weren't able to find a victim but did see evidence of a shooting. Dothan police Sgt. Another case was investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office rather than Birmingham police. It has since gone cold, Clifton said. Witnesses also stated the victim and suspect had got into an argument earlier at another location. During the fight, the suspect shot Pratt multiple times. Police said Jenkins was targeted. One other death that resulted from a shooting in Pinson was also investigated by Birmingham police. You hear every cop saying, We cant do better because they dont cooperate,' Skaggs said, But these young cops dont know how to talk to people and get them to cooperate.. 1999 murder of Gennice Shoma Thrash, in Fort Mitchell, Alabama. June 12: Sheila Chantel Johnson, 27, died at, June 12: Aisha Lacarol Johnson, 30, died after her SUV was struck by a car on, June 14: Anthony Bernard Jackson Jr, 43, was found shot to death in a pickup truck on the 1500 block of, June 14: Clint Blake Dean, 31, was shot to death during a domestic argument at a house on the 900 block of, June 14: Armonda Contreras, 43, was shot to death by. WebIn 2019, there were 39 murders in Montgomery County, Alabama. Christina Anderson, 30, was gunned down in Birmingham on New Year's Day - becoming the city's first homicide of 2017. Average for Jones was pronounced three days later at UAB Hospital in Oneonta, found. His body was located personnel arrived at Tom Brown Village public housing community they! 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