In Birmingham alone, there have been 122 homicides as of Dec. 30. ", Davenport, Fred (June 3, 2021) "Birmingham area students to hold 'Peace Rally' Friday at Kelly Ingram Park." Police and medics responded to the scene, and Flores was pronounced dead at 1:15 p.m. Investigators initially couldn't determine whether his death was a homicide, but an autopsy yielded those answers. She was concerned so she called her grandmother, who also called Vergil Cook and got no answer. Police say Griffin was shot in the commission of a robbery and died on scene. "We are confident, the shooter will be located. Siler ran from the street into the Exxon and later collapsed on the floor. December 18: Charles Anthony Smith, 33, was shot to death inside a burning vehicle on the 1500 block of, December 22: Orlando Dewaun Ruffin, 37, died at, December 26: Kamarian Morris, 18, died at, Robinson, Carol (February 21, 2022) "We are 100 percent fed up: Birmingham police chief, mayor address multiple teen killings. Once there, they found Hendricks on the ground in the front yard of a home there. Mary E. Rearden, 75, was found strangled and stabbed to death in her Second Avenue home in Opelika on Sept. 4, 2000. Jeremy Robinson, 26, was fatally shot Monday, Sept. 18, during a robbery. At the time of the murders, Monica Rollins was approximately 36 weeks pregnant. That fetus died in the attack. We need family, we need churchwe need everyone to really think about the long haul here of over-investing in our young people and teaching them the value of life and giving hope to our young people. She was not affiliated with Collier, whose mother said he had previously been shot 10 times. One death came at the hands of police, and 9 other reported homicides were ruled justifiable as self-defense by investigators or prosecutors. On June 5 a group called Students Demand Action Birmingham held a "Peace Rally" at Kelly Ingram Park. The victims were identified as Jerome Maurice Brundage, 38, and his girlfriend, Carol Oliver, 42. He graduated high school in 2012, and was now a father of two sons, ages 4 and 1. The incident occurred on the Birmingham Fire and Rescue pronounced Burrell dead on the scene. September 4: Reginald Curtis Crawford Jr, 26, was killed in the same incident. The shooting happened in the 10 block of Fourth Avenue North. At least some of the targeted assaults may have involved associates of the H2K and 420 street gangs engaged in a cycle of retaliation. Initially it appeared she was shot in the head, but an autopsy showed the bullet hit the girl in the left scapula and traverse across her chest. The Attorney Generals Office works with other law enforcement agencies across the state and around the country to help solve cold cases. There is no statute of limitations on murder. Families whove lost loved ones in unsolved murders deserve justice. They have our commitment that their loved ones have not been forgotten. We will continue to pursue every lead to bring the persons responsible for taking a life, no matter how long ago, to answer for their crime under the law. It appeared the tail of the truck had been struck by a Norfolk Southern train. Henry was pronounced dead at the scene. Anything in fashion. No suspect or vehicle information has yet been released. August 8: Le'Briel Davis, 15, was pronounced dead at, August 17: Hernado Retion McJunkins, 39, was shot to death outside the, August 25: Kevin Lemond Devose, 47, was killed in an apparently targeted shooting as he stepped inside the. After leaving that house, they believe she was going to try another house but instead collapsed and died. This page was last modified on 20 February 2023, at 10:18. The skeletal remains of a black girl, between the age of 5 and 7, was found dumped near a creekon Hurst Street in Opelika on Jan. 28, 2012. It includes homicide cases occurring within the city limits during the calendar year. Birmingham police responded to their 30th Street home after receiving a call from a neighbor. The problem is exacerbated when broken down by demographics. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center, Retired Birmingham Police Weigh In on Citys Growing Homicides, As Homicides Escalate, Birmingham Times, AL.com Launch Joint Series on Gun Violence, Birminghams deadliest year in decades: These are the 144 homicide victims of 2022, A tragic year for the Magic City: Birminghams historic 2022 homicide toll, by the numbers, https://www.bhamwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=List_of_Birmingham_homicides_in_2022&oldid=198389, January 1: Timothy Dean Pinson, 32, was found shot to death in a car at the, January 4: Leeco Whittington, 24, died at. "This is not random,'' Edwards said. 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. Birmingham had 125 homicides in 2020. 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. Residents in the area said they heard three shots. 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. Both had been shot. Hale told them the intruders did not take anything from him or his home. Birmingham police and firefighters responded to the scene at Imperial Drive and 17th Street S.W. Hale was taken to UAB Hospital where he was was pronounced dead at 11:12 p.m. One other death that resulted from a shooting in Pinson was also investigated by Birmingham police. He also had a job sweeping at the local barber shop. "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. ", Riggs, Tracy (September 12, 2022) "Birmingham clergy hold revival focused on urging area young people to stop the violence. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. May 12: James Williams, 17, was shot to death in a drive-by at while waiting for a friend in a courtyard at the, May 15: Jaishunte Ladarus Browning, 20, was found wounded in a small red car near the intersection of, May 16: Brian Anthony Adkins, 34, identified by bystanders as a transient often seen in the area, was shot to death in the same incident. Marshalls office maintains a list of these cases and were sharing them with you. Authorities arrested two suspects, both charged with capital murder. ", Johnson, Roy S. (December 29, 2022) "Were saying goodbye to 2022 but cant shed its plague of deadly violence. ", Robinson, Carol (August 7, 2022) "My soul is hurt deeply: Mom grieves daughter killed in Birmingham shooting, mayor lashes out. We had so many plans, Janice said. Their investigation led them to Princeton Baptist Medical Center, where they found a vehicle outside of the emergency room with blood inside. Theres a fourth crisis that existed in our community in 2020 and thats gun violence. The Opelika Police Department expects to receive a facial reconstruction of the girl soon. Upon arrival officer located Smith in her bedroom, the victim of an apparent homicide. WebPatricia Vickerstaff, 33, of Auburn was found fatally shot in her home located in the 1400 block of Lee Road 56 at around 1:55 a.m. on Aug. 15, 2004. The one area where we have shown an increase is our murders,' Smith said. The national average for The department reported 59 unsolved homicide cases at year's end. At least 18 deaths resulted from planned ambushes, including 1 contracted murder and 3 incidents of people killed by stray bullets. Howard Dewayne Bruce, 35, died in a hail of gunfire on Sept. 5 in southwest Birmingham. "It was definitely a homicide.". He was pronounced dead on the scene. Korry Evins, 40, was killed Oct. 14. Its also the citys second murder this week. Birmingham police West Precinct officers responded at 7:18 p.m. to the 400 block of Florida Avenue in the city's Thomas community. The police department therefore acknowledged 119 chargeable homicides, 1 of which was charged as manslaughter. Bessemer investigated 18 homicides in 2020, up from 13 in 2019 and just eight in 2018. August 5: Timothy Lashawn Erby, 49, was found shot to death at the same house. 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. 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. The other two children were in their beds upstairs. WBHM.org, Robinson, Carol (December 22, 2022) "Birmingham hits 31-year homicide high with latest deadly shooting. There was a struggle, he said. 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. Jeremy Stephen Omar Nicholas, 32, was killed Nov. 6 in Birmingham's Southtown public housing community. At least one of those tunneled through Miracle's headboard. Birmingham ended the year with 122 homicides. In all of Jefferson County, there were 183 homicides. If we continue to do those things, we can cut into this trend, but this is an unfortunate trend not only in Birmingham but across America in urban cores.. Shed been missing for two weeks. Apparently, the Hawlett and Beasley had gotten lost on their way home, but had received directions and were heading home when they disappeared. Witnesses told police the teens in the vehicle with victim returned to help him, but fled once police and fire sirens started approaching. She was shot by a drive-by shooter. All rights reserved (About Us). This is a List of Birmingham homicides in 2022. "It's obvious that the lifestyle and the activities of some of these young people involved contributed to this taking place today,'' he said. (NewsNation) The murder clearance rate hit an all-time low in 2020, and data analyzed by a nonprofit show that trend continued last year. WebSuspects have been identified in 77 cases, arrested in 73 and charged in 59. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. A trail of blood led from the top of the hill to the front porch of a home on Fifth Avenue. A second person in the vehicle jumped out and ran from the vehicle. 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. "Lifestyle choices are a big factor in many of our homicides. Birmingham police Lt. Sean Edwards said evidence at the scene indicated the victim and the suspect or suspects were shooting at each other. He loved his daughter very much, and his family.". The longest stretch without a homicide was the 12-day span between January 20 and February 1. 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. When they arrived, they found Siler lying inside the Exxon suffering from a gunshot wound. East Precinct officers were called to Murray's home at The Oaks at Springville apartments on Earline Circle about 9:50 a.m. after his girlfriend reported finding him unresponsive in a back bedroom. 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. "So unfortunate.". She was not seen again after that. 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. She was partially clothed, bound by a dog leash around her neck and her wrists, which were secured behind her back. Montgomery police havent identified any suspects in the murder. A person of interest was initially detained in the case but has not been charged. The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. that Sunday. Authorities said the lack of an arrest in a case is frustrating for detectives who work hard to bring closure to families, and it's even tougher on those families who are searching for answers and justice. When they arrived, they found Brown unresponsive in the driver's seat of the Ford Explorer. Authorities said Elliott was sitting on the front porch of his girlfriend's home in the 4200 block of 51st Avenue North when he was shot multiple times. "He was all about helping anybody he could. The shooting happened at 9:21 p.m. Family members said Alexander was inside the apartment, as well as one of his friends and Alexander's 71-year-old grandfather, who was sitting on the couch in the living room. 131 victims were male and 21 were female. Bolden was found dead of a gunshot wound on the bedroom floor of an apartment located in the 100 block of 5th Avenue SW in southwest Birmingham. Marlon Arrington, 23, was found dead in an alley on 19th Street S.W. All four were brought into Senacs office by the two gunmen, who told the women to lie facedown. Both had been shot, and had been dead for a few hours. At that time, Burrell wasn't injured. Detectives spoke with them, and also reviewed store surveillance cameras. WebJanuary 1: Ronald Dawson, 17, dead of gunshot wounds in in the 1500 block of 1st Avenue North in Woodlawn. Officers from the West Precinct responded to the 2900 block of Avenue Z about 6 p.m. on a report of a man shot, said Sgt. 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. There are no suspects in custody and investigators have not yet determined in motive in the slaying. Auburn police detectives believe the motive in the slaying was robbery. Elbert Lewis, 38, died Dec. 11, more than a year after he was shot in east Birmingham. Anyone with information is asked to call homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Edwards, said Sgt. That was my friend,'' said friend Ashley Rogers. December 8: Timmeric Leshawn Bryant, 22, who had accompanied the woman to the store, was shot to death in the same incident. Carter's death devastated those who knew him. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Griffin and the suspect got into an argument and Griffin turned to walk away. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Lee was at one time a standout player for Huffman High School's football team. Hall lived in Tuskegee, authorities said. Investigators learned that Burrell and a woman - later identified as 30-year-old Jamanda Holiday -had been in an altercation earlier Friday. 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. Paul Matthew Carter, a 32-year-old rapper better known as Bam Bam Carter, was found dead in the trunk of a burning car in Ensley on June 8. That disconnect causes people not to trust police, to regard law enforcement to be illegitimate and not to cooperate with investigations.. Birmingham police spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards said police and firefighters were dispatched at 10:50 p.m. Friday on a report of a possible garage fire. West Precinct officers were dispatched shortly before 8 a.m. that day and found behind a home there. 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. Edwards said the connection between the shooters and Bruce remains unclear. The police department therefore acknowledges 107 chargeable homicides for the year, 4 of which were charged as manslaughter. Of those, 59 remain open. Candice Fenton, a 19-year-old Auburn University student, was found dead in her off-campus Auburn apartmenton July 18, 1995. Law enforcement personnel who responded to the scene determined that Mr. Harris was the victim of a homicide. 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 Miracle was on the A Honor Roll. "We have a suspet or suspects who clearly lack an appreciation for life.". The state investigated one, which happened on Interstate 59/20 in Jefferson County. This can make for a tough holiday season for this family, as now this season is tarnished with the fact he was the victim of a homicide,'' Shelton said. We need your action, and we need your vigilance in your own community. "We hope this young man did not lose his life over a lighter,'' Edwards said. The mayor said fear of retaliation, a no-snitch culture and the desire for street justice leads to those killings remaining unsolved. Of those, 15 were deemed justifiable and one accidental and therefore are not deemed criminal. Anyone with information on Patricia Vickerstaff, 33, of Auburn was found fatally shot in her home located in the 1400 block of Lee Road 56 at around 1:55 a.m. on Aug. 15, 2004. He got about 300 yards from the Chevron when he collapsed in a drainage ditch. "It's apparent they were shooting as well, so we had everybody shooting back and forth at each other." The other monthly breakdowns are: April, 12; September, 11; November, 10; August and December, 9; January, March and October, 8; June, 7; May, 6 and February, 5. The witness told detectives he didn't see anyone running from the scene. Bryan Shelton said. 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. The female was fully clothed, unresponsive and barely breathing. WebUpdated: May. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Unsolved Alabama Murders A police officer was en route to another call when he came upon two wrecked vehicles about 4:05 a.m. in the 3400 block of Ninth Avenue. "Here we have another life taken is a violent manner, senseless,'' said Sgt. A motive in 37 other deaths has not been publicized. "There might have been a pursuit after the shooting,'' Edwards said. The gunfire came from a passing car, and it appears the victim was targeted. It's 10:30 in the morning, the individual is at work, and you show up here and end his life.". Outside, they found a wounded Dalton. November 23: Darnell Ogletree, 22, was found shot to death in the same car. He said detectives learned Alexander was selling narcotics at his apartment, however family members said they do not believe that to be true. Those inside of the vehicle returned fire as they attempted to flee the scene. The Another victim was shot - an adult female. His father, Ronald Brown, said his son lived with him. Anyone with information should call the sheriff's office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. That's when the shooter fired several shots, and Griffin collapsed face down in the side yard. Julian Garcia, 21, was found in a wrecked car in Bessemer on Jan. 8. Her phone was plugged up next to her. 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. Hospital staff told police the victim had been shot and was being treated. Marcus Murray, 19, was found slain inside the bedroom of his apartment on May 9. November 10: Derick Lemonte Williams, 40, believed to have been the instigator, was shot to death in the same incident, apparently in self-defense. Yates said the cause of his death was directly attributed to being shot. Eric Dewayne Dalton, 39, was fatally shot June 15 outside of his home in Brighton. The shooting happened about 9 p.m. at the Chevron at 2525 Pinson Valley Parkway. BIRMINGHAM, AL 35201. She was a good kid.". Bryan Shelton said police do not believe the killings were random. Gerald Duane Bailey, 23, was shot to death outside of a Birmingham club on Aug. 7. The case is periodically reviewed, and with the advancement of technology evidence has been sent for DNA testing. His body was discovered about 7:30 a.m. near the front steps of 4117 Lloyd Nolan Parkway. The discovery was made just after 6 a.m. that Saturday. Three were small children. According to statistics released by the department, 87 of the victims were Black males, nine were Black females, five were white females, one was a Hispanic male, and one other was undetermined. This page has been accessed 56,841 times. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) -The mother of Jamea Harris is learning in a very hard way that life will never be the same for her or her grandson after the shooting death of her daughter last month. Carr's office created a "Domestic Violence High-Risk Team" in 2022 to identify patterns of repeated or escalating abuse. 143 homicides were reported in the city during the year. "I want him to be remembered as the gentle giant that he was. There are not enough homicide detectives, not enough trained detectives, not enough forensic technicians to go to crime scenes, not enough laboratory capacities, Hargrove said. When they arrived on the scene, they found a black Chevrolet Z71 near the railroad tracks on 15th Way S.W., said Lt. Sean Edwards. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ", 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. Once inside, they found Parrish dead. Witnesses said they heard one shot fired and then saw the car had wrecked into a utility pole. 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