The witness told detectives he didn't see anyone running from the scene. Convictions have been obtained in 2 cases, 1 of which was reduced to a reckless manslaughter charge. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham police homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. The truck had been peppered by bullets. Shortly after law enforcement personnel arrived at the location the victim succumbed from her injuries. Both were pronounced dead on the scene. Of the countywide deaths, at least 64 remain unsolved. The car they were in turned out to have been stolen out of Trussville. Later in the evening, about the time Burrell was killed, shots were heard coming from the street. The girls, both from Dothan, had traveled from Dothan to Midland City the night before to attend a party. She said they had just pulled out of the driveway of the home when the car pulled up and someone inside started shooting. 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. with an assault rifle nearby on March 22. DeJohn Lewis Williams and Dante Lanier Hall Jr. DeJohn Lewis Williams, 20, and Dante Lanier Hall Jr, 22, were found dead on Aug. 16. The shooting that caused Crawford's death was ruled justifiable. The discovery was made just after 6 a.m. that Saturday. Alison Dearing of One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center has observed that many homicides resulted from escalation of other domestic violence crimes and that 69% of homicide offenders had a domestic violence history, suggesting that more impactful intervention could reduce homicide counts. "Here we have another life taken is a violent manner, senseless,'' said Sgt. Jason Mandell Elliott, 38, died June 8 after he was shot about 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 26. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Investigators learned that Burrell and a woman - later identified as 30-year-old Jamanda Holiday -had been in an altercation earlier Friday. Of the 183 homicides this year in Alabama's largest county, 74 remain unsolved. Evins was pronounced dead on the scene. 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). Police say Dedert had been fatally shot during the commission of a robbery. "We are confident, the shooter will be located. "He was my baby.". 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. Officers arrived on the scene to find Hale lying on the floor in the living room. 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. These murders resulted in a delay riot that quickly garnered Shelton said drugs were found in the home, and evidence of narcotics use. December 14: Franklin Winston, 37, was shot to death in an apparent domestic incident at a home at 7564, December 24: Jesse James Valone, 29, missing since December 18, was found shot to death inside a truck found parked on the 2800 block of, December 25: Donvan Mykal Cash, 22, was shot to death at the, Robinson, Carol (January 4, 2021) "Birmingham pastor says killings out of control, unacceptable, calls for state of emergency. At the time of the murders, Monica Rollins was approximately 36 weeks pregnant. That fetus died in the attack. Birmingham ended the year with 122 homicides. Each of the six billboards also included an up-to-date count of the number of confirmed homicides in the city. In Birmingham alone, there have been 122 homicides as of Dec. 30. The recent record low of 63 homicides was set in 2014. Birmingham and Jefferson County are not alone with the spike in murders. Once Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the flames, they found the badly burned bodies. Jefferson County's unsolved homicides of 2017. 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. Rice said there were several customers in the store at the time of the shooting. "We will work hard to get justice and answers for the family.". Witnesses said they heard one shot fired and then saw the car had wrecked into a utility pole. The man running away was dragging his leg as if he was injured. It was also up to her to deliver the news to her grandson, Jameas 5 year old son, Kaine Johnson. Cliatt had been shot multiple times during an apparent home invasion robbery. They said Cooper appeared to have been shot in the head, and was unconscious when he left for UAB Hospital. It was later determined that both girls were deceased in the trunk of that vehicle; both were victims of apparent homicide. The motive behind the slaying is unknown, he said, though a struggle appeared to have taken place in the residence. Also inside was cook Ida Holguin. Wright was only 16 years old. Sgt. Copyright Yellowhammer NewsWebsite by Sharp Guys Web Design. He was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. WBHM.org, Robinson, Carol (December 22, 2022) "Birmingham hits 31-year homicide high with latest deadly shooting. The problem is exacerbated when broken down by demographics. 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. The other two children were in their beds upstairs. WVTM13.com, Robinson, Carol (July 12, 2021) "Of Birminghams 60 homicides in first half of 2021, these 22 murders remain unsolved. WebHere is a look at Birminghams unsolved homicides. Their investigation led them to Princeton Baptist Medical Center, where they found a vehicle outside of the emergency room with blood inside. His body was discovered about 7:30 a.m. near the front steps of 4117 Lloyd Nolan Parkway. On June 5 a group called Students Demand Action Birmingham held a "Peace Rally" at Kelly Ingram Park. Edwards said that detectives have learned that Rush and a female friend met the male at the location to make some kind of transaction. Anyone with information is asked to call Fairfield police at 205-786-4111 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. ", Robinson, Carol (August 12, 2022) "3 of 4 people killed in Birmingham overnight now IDd; mayor calls the bloodshed senseless violence. 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. Birmingham police responded about 12:29 a.m. to the 1500 block of Pearson Avenue on a report of shots fired. The shooting happened at 3:19 p.m. at Center Street and 9th Avenue West. 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. These were not strangers.. "I want him to be remembered as the gentle giant that he was. Authorities said at least one family member of the victim was inside the home when they heard gunshots ring out. Edwards, said Sgt. 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. ", Robinson, Carol (January 1, 2022) "Birmingham metro area homicides soared in 2021: These are the lives that were lost. 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. 26 deaths were reported on Sundays, 16 on Mondays, 18 on Tuesdays, 16 on Wednesdays, 18 on Thursdays, 16 on Fridays, and 33 on Saturdays. Bryan Shelton said at the time. Sgt. Authorities said it appears the crime started about a block away in the 8400 block of Sixth Avenue North. 56 were reported in the West Precinct, 52 in the East Precinct, 12 in the South Precinct and 23 in the North Precinct. As he approached the railroad tracks, several men who appeared to be waiting on the victim opened fire. 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. His body was discovered shortly after 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, in the 6400 block of Johns Road. 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. She was last seen alive on "We believe he knew his attacker. His church has sponsored billboards with the message "Lets Build. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. "I didn't think I'd ever have to deal with this,'' said his grieving mother, Deidra Alexander. about 12:30 a.m., according to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office. Police arrived on the scene to find Jordan lying on the ground suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds to the body. "It's obvious that the lifestyle and the activities of some of these young people involved contributed to this taking place today,'' he said. According to a witness, Jordan had just walked out the home and several gunshots rang out. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 1999 murders of JB Hilton Green Beasley and Tracie Hawlett from Ozark, Alabama. Anyone with information should call the sheriff's office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene. "It's really unfortunate what happened to the victim," police spokesman Bryan Shelton said. 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. He didn't elaborate. Those inside of the vehicle returned fire as they attempted to flee the scene. Police said they had no reason to believe Turner was the intended target. "This act was reckless to say the least,'' said Sgt. When officers arrived at Tom Brown Village public housing community, they found Hawkins on the sidewalk. Lt. Sean Edwards said Henry was traveling westbound on Avenue W when another vehicle pulled up next to him and began shooting at the Henry's car. Kimberly would currently be 44 years old and Haleigh 19 years old. Anyone with information is asked to call Fairfield police at 205-786-4111 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Birmingham police Lt. Sean Edwards said evidence at the scene indicated the victim and the suspect or suspects were shooting at each other. Based on the 2020 census count of 200,733 population, that represents a homicide rate of 62.3 homicides per 100,000 residents. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. Tax bases have not kept up with the demand for services, and so theres been the slow starvation of law enforcement.. 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. Elliott was taken to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead June 8 at 4:10 p.m. Birmingham police spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards said a clear motive has not yet been established. The shooter then got back into the SUV and fled the scene. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 12-day span between January 20 and February 1. Shawn Jamal Morris, 19, convicted of reckless manslaughter on A resident in the neighborhood made the discovery and called police to the scene. Ronald Ross, 35, was shot to death March 2 in Fairfield. 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. There was a struggle, he said. This page was last modified on 20 February 2023, at 10:18. Edwards said detectives learned Bruce was traveling eastbound on Jefferson Avenue. "We know it was a homicide," said Candice's mother, Frances. 131 deaths resulted from shootings, 4 from blunt-force trauma, 6 from reckless driving, and 8 from unannounced causes. They also confiscated 2,541 guns, more than in the past several years combined. April 29: Olanders Earl Spencer, 40, was killed in the same incident. Grace Bridges Dedert, 69, was found murdered inside her furniture store located at 966 South Park Ave. in Dothan on March 17, 2010. Suspects have been identified in 64 cases, arrested in 54 and charged in 46. A second person in the vehicle jumped out and ran from the vehicle. Gerald Duane Bailey, 23, was shot to death outside of a Birmingham club on Aug. 7. The lowest ever recorded was 56 in 1966. They got the police to come, but you know, police are not allowed to kick in the door with no answer," YiKoia Cook said. ", Escalona, Prim F. & Danny Carr (February 5, 2023) "A homicide prevention strategy that will work." Anyone with information is asked to call Hueytown Sgt. The national average for Officers answered 638,455 calls to 911 and were dispatched on 493,246 of those. 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. The shooting happened about 9:45 p.m. outside of the house at 3425 Boise Ave. Birmingham homicide Sgt. It is believed the shooters were outside of the location firing into the home. The victim was subsequently identified as Gennice Shoma Thrash, age 41, of Lamore Drive, Columbus, Georgia. In August, Al.com and The Birmingham Times announced a collaboration to report more comprehensively on factors fueling violence and giving voice to victims, community leaders, law enforcement, mental health experts and activists with views on the issue. After leaving that house, they believe she was going to try another house but instead collapsed and died. It appeared the tail of the truck had been struck by a Norfolk Southern train. Jamea Harris step-father, Kelvin Heard, will never forget the warm welcome Jamea extended to him when he joined the family a few years ago. 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. 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. The highest number of Birmingham homicides in recent memory was 141 in 1991. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "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. In 2021, only 51% of homicides were solved, according to FBI statistics analyzed by the Murder Accountability Project. WebOn Wednesday, August 31, 2011, Kamailie Laylani Oglesby, a white female, age 30, was reported missing by a friend from Birmingham, Alabama. Not Kill! Jeffery Douglas Jones, 52, was shot Oct. 13 in Mulga. Some of those deaths were the result of some very high-risk behavior such as flashing money on social media, selling and buying drugs, fighting over drugs, gambling,' the mayor said. 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. September 25: Jahshua Almond Rogers, 26, was found shot to death outside a vehicle stopped at a small apartment building on, October 24: Romeo Leland Bryant, 23, was shot to death in a parking lot at the, October 29: Justin Rasha Lee, 34, was found shot to death behind the wheel of a car stopped on the 2700 block of. The female was fully clothed, unresponsive and barely breathing. Quinchez Spradley, 35, and Twallis McClendon, 45, were found dead inside a home in the Wahouma neighborhood of east Birmingham on March 16. Of those, 15 were deemed justifiable and one accidental and therefore are not deemed criminal. There were 10 incidents in January, 15 in February, 8 in March, 15 in April, 11 in May, 11 in June, 18 in July, 13 in August, 15 in September, 13 in October, 9 in November and 12 in December. Abrams' body was found in a wooded area. The victims are mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters. Cartez Bolden, 22, was killed April 28 in a possible domestic-related shooting. February 20: Todd Lorenza Johnson Jr, 16, and a friend of Collier's, was found shot to death near the intersection of, February 20: Yalunda Watts Young, 46, died at, February 26: Nadarrius Lewis, 28, was found shot to death and another man wounded by gunshot outside an apartment in the, March 16: Darrius Deveal Frazier, 25, acquitted in January of the, April 3: Cynthia Delane Burt, 62, was found dead from apparent blunt force trauma at her home at 4909. Already, investigators and supervisors hold daily crime briefings, and 72-hour briefings for homicides. 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. Shekrian Wilkerson, 32, of Montgomery, was fatally shot in the area of Davenport Drive and West South Boulevard. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Smith said they will push forward for more community engagement and will focus on increased training for detectives. Three were small children. "Arguing with someone outside your home at that time is unusual. Those remains were subsequently determined to be the remains of Laylani Oglesby. "We don't think it was random,'' Rice said. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Theres a fourth crisis that existed in our community in 2020 and thats gun violence. Comeback Town /. ", Robinson, Carol (September 6, 2022) "As Birminghams homicide total reaches tragic high, police chief weighs in on causes and solutions. Authorities were dispatched to the scene after a co-worker went to check on the woman because she failed to show up for work. "They had been together since middle school.". Police and family believe the Midfield High School sophomore started running for her life when one of those bullets struck her. Those were the shots that killed the victim. The shooting happened at 3:27 a.m. across the street from The Palace in the 600 block of Third Avenue West. Once there, investigators learned Ross had been shot in the head. That's when the shooter fired several shots, and Griffin collapsed face down in the side yard. The girls were last seen at a convenience store about a mile away from where they were found. Officers spoke with the victim's girlfriend who said she heard several gunshots outside of her residence and when she went to investigate, she saw her boyfriend lying on the porch unconscious suffering from gunshot wounds to the body. Bryan Shelton. Once on the scene, police found both wounded. 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. All rights reserved. WebIn 2019, there were 39 murders in Montgomery County, Alabama. 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. While surveillance cameras captured the crime on video, no arrests were made in the case. The community cant have it both ways. Both were pronounced dead on the scene at 3:31 a.m. Their burned vehicle, stolen from the home, found a short time later in the 3800 block of Felix Avenue. The shooting happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. in the 500 block of 41st Street North in the city's Tom Brown Village public housing community in Avondale. Officers arrived and located Henry inside of the car, which had multiple gunshot holes in it. "We realized it was him,'' the grieving father said. Tepe Edwards, 43, died Christmas Day 2017, two days after he was shot in Birmingham's Norwood community. When they arrived on the scene, they found Hawkins in the alley lying on ground suffering from a gunshot wound. 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. It's unclear why someone was shooting, and who was the target. The shooters fled in an unknown vehicle. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. 131 victims were male and 21 were female. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. He had been shot in the head, and was pronounced dead on the scene. It appears that Harris was murdered at the location where his body was located. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. "She was always smiling, laughing and joking. Antoine "Twin" Collier, 29, was gunned down on the sidewalk of the Exxon service station at the corner of Graymont Avenue and Arkadelphia Road on Oct. 17. ", Robinson, Carol (July 22, 2021) "Murder in Alabama: Homicides on the rise in 2021 in 4 of the states 5 biggest cities. 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. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. "As of now we feel this may not have been random, and our investigation is ongoing,'' Sgt. Birmingham police responded to the scene after residents called reporting gunfire in the area. Police received a call at 7:32 p.m. about a man shot in an alley off 30th Avenue North. The officers cant do this alone,' he said. 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. At that point, one of the suspects opened fire on the Thompson, hitting him multiple times. Its also the citys second murder this week. Total violent crime was down 20 percent, rapes down 45 percent, robberies down 37 percent and property crimes down 26 percent. The three would then continue on to school. As Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall told Yellowhammer. When they arrived, they found a Nissan Altima in the alley fully engulfed in flames. 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. He was shot at 1409 90th Place. He was pronounced dead on the scene. His home had been ransacked and items stolen. 2001 murder of Shannon Nicole Paulk from Autauga County, Alabama. During the fight, the suspect shot Pratt multiple times. Outside, they found a wounded Dalton. 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. DNA has led to an arrest in the cold case murder of two Alabama girls, according to reports. During the investigation, Birmingham police learned that foul play could be involved in the shooting. Neighbors told police they heard a loud explosion, but wasn't sure if it came from the car or a gunshot, Edwards said. The city's West Precinct officers responded to the 1100 block of 15th Street West on a report of someone shot. 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. WebUpdated: May. He left behind a wife and 3 young children. The witness told investigators they looked outside and saw the victim had collapsed at the top of the stairs. Bessemer police said they responded to her house in the 2100 block of Fairfax Avenue about 10:30 a.m. that Tuesday. Birmingham Fire and Rescue pronounced him dead on the scene. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Lewis was critically wounded on Nov. 29, 2016 at Marks Village in the Gate City community. Rising crime rates have become a central focus in major metropolitan areas including New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago. This page has been accessed 56,841 times. Jackson worked for the police department for nearly seven years. Brown was already deceased by the time officers and medics arrived on scene. Marlon Arrington, 23, was found dead in an alley on 19th Street S.W. WebUNSOLVED HOMICIDES; UNSOLVED CRIMES; NEWS/EVENTS; ABOUT; MEDIA; RESOURCE CENTER; DONORS/SPONSORS please contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. WebFrom the West Alabama Newsroom Selma Police are investigating the citys 10th murder of the year. He was a long time and well-respected employee of Russo Corporation. Te'Kia Turner, 21, was killed May 18 while she and two others were reportedly visiting friends in southwest Birmingham. Law enforcement personnel who responded to the scene determined that Mr. Harris was the victim of a homicide. Manley lived in Ensley, and Polk on the city's eastside. 15 of the reported homicides were ruled justifiable as self-defense by investigators or prosecutors and 1 resulted from reckless driving. 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. Police found Cliatt after friends hadnt heard from him. He got about 300 yards from the Chevron when he collapsed in a drainage ditch. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 14-day span between January 1428. The initial report was that a pickup truck had hit a utility pole nearby and then came to rest against a light pole in the parking lot. Family remembered her for her laughter, her giving heart and her free spirit. The shooting happened around 10:30 a.m. on 4114 8th Avenue. 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. He had been shot multiple times. The shooting happened about 9 p.m. at the Chevron at 2525 Pinson Valley Parkway. Lakandria Rush, 34, was killed on Oct. 27 in west Birmingham. Birmingham police officers, homicide detectives, evidence technicians and a tracking dog responded to the scene and roped off the area. The woman fired shots at him, and then fled the area. Marshall said anyone with a cold case tip is encouraged to contact the Alabama Attorney Generals Office Cold Case Tip Line at (866) 419-1236, or email coldcasetips@ago.state.al.us. 2020 was a very difficult year. Authorities said they believe she was killed in a domestic incident, but no arrests have been announced. 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. The witness went outside to investigate, and found Jordan lying on the ground. Officers said the front driver and passenger windows were shattered by the gunfire, but there was no other damage on the interior of the SUV. He graduated high school in 2012, and was now a father of two sons, ages 4 and 1. Anyone with information is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office at 205-325-1450, Option 2. 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. Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock Steven Fisher, 20, and his girlfriend Melisa Gregory, 17, were bludgeoned to death on a ranch northwest of Newton, Iowa, in 1983. He was the nephew of Ruthie Mae Jackson, who was murdered years later. He said one of the suspects was wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. I can't even eat. The deadliest month in Birmingham this year was July when 13 people were murdered. The department reported 59 unsolved homicide cases at year's end. Anthony Shuford, 53, and Stella Struitt, 54, were found shot to death on Dec. 26, 2017 inside their Ensley home. Wal-Mart gift cards were distributed to those turning in guns. ", Robinson, Carol (December 7, 2021) "Birmingham mayor on 8 recent homicides: They deserve more than hearts and prayers. "This does not appear to be a random act of violence," Birmingham police Sgt. 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