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. Investigators believe the shooter is a family member of the teen girl. She was not seen again after that. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205254-7777. The Tacorya Najuan Love, 33, was killed July 30 in Birmingham. "And now you have someone who is deceased. The city's West Precinct officers responded to the 1100 block of 15th Street West on a report of someone shot. WebThere have been 120 homicides in Birmingham this year, 15 of which have been ruled justifiable. There was a struggle, he said. The girls were reportedly headed to a party and were last seen in Ozark, Alabama. Calvin Sweeney, 43, was killed Oct. 13 in Tarrant. In that moment I think I lost myself. This isnt the time to sit with your hands in your lap.. 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. Copyright Yellowhammer NewsWebsite by Sharp Guys Web Design. The shooting happened about 9 p.m. at the Chevron at 2525 Pinson Valley Parkway. Neighbors heard two shots and a car pull off. Following Areyelle Yarbough's death from a stray bullet fired during an Easter gathering at W. C. Patton Park, Rickey Smiley, a family friend, spoke out against "no-snitch" culture and offered a $5,000 reward for information. He was pronounced dead on the scene at 10:40 p.m. We are investigating the actions and histories of those present during the shooting,'' said Sgt. Birmingham police Lt. Sean Edwards said several people were inside the apartment with Alexander when multiple shots rang out. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired and there was evidence to corroborate that. However, he said, the suspects' vehicle returned. ", Rickey Siler, 35, was shot to death June 27. 56 were reported in the West Precinct, 52 in the East Precinct, 12 in the South Precinct and 23 in the North Precinct. WVTM13.com, Robinson, Carol (July 12, 2021) "Of Birminghams 60 homicides in first half of 2021, these 22 murders remain unsolved. 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. On Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Saint Clair County Sheriffs Office responded to a call of human remains being found off of Hidden Valley Drive in Argo, Alabama. 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. WebUpdated: May. When asked how she felt about the two suspects police say are connected to the murder, Heard responded with three words: Im just angry.. Again, if anyone has any evidence or clues surrounding these unsolved cases please contact Alabamas Cold Case hotline: (866) 419-1236 or Email: coldcasetips@ago.state.al.us. As of April 1, there were around 19 reported murders in Alabama in 2021. No suspect or vehicle information has yet been released. 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. After leaving that house, they believe she was going to try another house but instead collapsed and died. 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. The car they were in turned out to have been stolen out of Trussville. More than 30 years later, Fisher's estranged wife was charged with first-degree murder. 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. 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. Thomas Hargrove, founder of the Murder Accountability Project, suggested Monday on NewsNations Rush Hour that the reason for the low clearance rate is simple: there arent enough people to solve them. The lowest ever recorded was 56 in 1966. 126 victims were male and 17 were female. AG Marshall is asking for the publics help with these unsolved cases. The grandmother, Bobbie Towns, was in her bedroom with a 2-year-old boy. It includes homicide cases occurring within the city limits during the calendar year. Authorities said at least one family member of the victim was inside the home when they heard gunshots ring out. Dedrick Jordan, 38, died March 27, several days after he was shot. 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. The recent record low of 62 homicides was set in 2014, and the recent record high was 141 in 1992. 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 police department therefore acknowledged 119 chargeable homicides, 1 of which was charged as manslaughter. Upon arrival officer located Smith in her bedroom, the victim of an apparent homicide. The victim was shot multiple times. She was found inside a vehicle dead of multiple gunshot wounds. The other two children were in their beds upstairs. "This does not appear to be a random act of violence," Birmingham police Sgt. "I didn't think I'd ever have to deal with this,'' said his grieving mother, Deidra Alexander. Family said Hall's name is Dante Lanier Hall Jr. Birmingham police responded to the house in the 2200 block of Northland Avenue S.W. Most recently, he operated a micropile drill rig on the I-59/I-65 interchange improvement project. Anyone with information is asked to call Bessemer police at 205-425-2411 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. WBHM.org, Robinson, Carol (December 22, 2022) "Birmingham hits 31-year homicide high with latest deadly shooting. "We are looking for an individual or individuals who clearly have no regard for life at all.". Her phone was plugged up next to her. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Birmingham's North Precinct officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Center Street North on a report of someone being shot. He was pronounced dead on the scene. In Birmingham alone, there have been 122 homicides as of Dec. 30. Ross, he said, decided he wanted to walk home. "They were just lovebirds,'' said Allen's first cousin, Brandon Davis. Suspects have been identified in 65 cases, arrested in 63 and charged in 54. 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. Over the past year, Yates said, he had been in and out of hospitals from the gunshot wound complications. On Wednesday, August 31, 2011, Kamailie Laylani Oglesby, a white female, age 30, was reported missing by a friend from Birmingham, Alabama. This year, 51 cities of various sizes across the U.S. saw an average 35 percent jump in murder from 2019 to 2020. John Tanks said the shooting happened during a small gathering at the home. Investigators learned that Burrell and a woman - later identified as 30-year-old Jamanda Holiday -had been in an altercation earlier Friday. Sheree Kennon founded the non-profit What About Us, a support group for the families of young people lost to violence, in response to the February death of her son, Detraio Whorton. Jones was pronounced three days later at UAB Hospital. We cant embrace the no-snitching culture, the street justice culture and at the same time jump up and down and be mad every time the city wants to invest in more technology. ", Decarlos Jordan, 39, was shot to death about 8 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 4900 block of Court I in Birmingham. WebFrom the West Alabama Newsroom Selma Police are investigating the citys 10th murder of the year. He was able to tell police some of what happened. Lewis was critically wounded on Nov. 29, 2016 at Marks Village in the Gate City community. Jefferson County sheriff's deputies responded early that Saturday morning to an apartment on Crabapple Lane in Forestdale just before 2 a.m. on a call of a person shot. WebJefferson County's unsolved homicides of 2017 As of Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, there had been 172 homicides in communities throughout Jefferson County in 2017, including 110 in This page was last modified on 20 February 2023, at 10:18. We are committed to delivering the news in a manner that reflects the state of Alabama, its people and their values. Also inside was cook Ida Holguin. "What if this was some fabrication?" Rising crime rates have become a central focus in major metropolitan areas including New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago. Police received a call at 7:32 p.m. about a man shot in an alley off 30th Avenue North. 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. He also had a job sweeping at the local barber shop. 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. Anyone with information is asked to call homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Brown was already deceased by the time officers and medics arrived on scene. The shooting happened in the 10 block of Fourth Avenue North. 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). All four were brought into Senacs office by the two gunmen, who told the women to lie facedown. The witness went outside to investigate, and found Jordan lying on the ground. During a violent Labor Day weekend, Woodfin called out the names of five street gangs believed to bear responsibility for some of the shootingsH2K, 6500 Blys, 420, TMSG and CPMG and asked friends and family of gang members to plead for truce. 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. The national average for agencies clearing homicides has steadily decreased in recent years: It was 59.4 percent in 2016, 61.5 percent in 2015 and 64.5 percent in 2014.Birmingham police said the biggest challenge in 2017 has been the lack of witnesses willing to testify. He spent more It appeared that she'd been dead for several days. Their bodies were discovered about 3 a.m. that Tuesday inside their home in the 3200 block of Balsam Avenue S.W. Our hearts go out to the families, but the truth is our families deserve more than our hearts and prayers,' Woodfin said. The victim, who was paralyzed by the shooting, was taken to UAB Hospital. Bennett was the oldest of four siblings who lived with their mother on Valley Road. As he approached the railroad tracks, several men who appeared to be waiting on the victim opened fire. Once the blaze was extinguished, firefighters found Carter's remains. 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. He was taken to UAB Hospital. (, May 16: Brian Timothy Dunne, 39, a suspect in the shootings at Brother Bryan Park, was shot to death after firing at Birmingham Police SWAT team officers executing an arrest warrant at his home at the. 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. Those were the shots that killed the victim. Jefferson County sheriff's deputies responded to the shooting about 6 p.m. Friday in the 200 block of First Avenue in Mulga. Unsolved Alabama Murders His father, Ronald Brown, said his son lived with him. 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. One of the men was in the back seat, and the other in the trunk. Authorities said it appeared Bailey asked someone to borrow a lighter and, when he didn't immediately return it, an argument ensued. Suspects have been identified in 64 cases, arrested in 54 and charged in 46. At least one of those tunneled through Miracle's headboard. Anyone with information on any of these slayings is asked to call the investigating law enforcement agency. Based on the 2021 census estimate of 197,575 population, that represents a homicide rate of 76.9 homicides per 100,000 residents. Jordan, struck in the head, was taken to UAB Hospital where he remained until his death. 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.. Authorities said Moorer and other family members had been celebrating a child's birthday when someone fired inside the home. 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. ", Robinson, Carol (July 27, 2022) "Birminghams violent July helps drive 22% spike in homicides: The community has to be a stakeholder, chief says. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. Christina Underwood, 19, was driving the vehicle in which Turner was riding. Cartez Bolden, 22, was killed April 28 in a possible domestic-related shooting. At the end of 2020, 59 of the year's homicide cases remained open. They reported that 71% of Jefferson Countys homicide offenders in 2022 had a prior history of domestic violence, and also noted that Jefferson County alone requires victims to appear in person to secure judicial orders of protection, many of which are never successfully served. We just don't know, but he didn't deserve this. "Apparently, the daughter told some family members and they retaliated,'' Edwards said. WebDetails of all 40 unsolved tragedies over six decades in Birmingham - from 1957 to 2017 - can be viewed in the below timeline. 131 deaths resulted from shootings, 4 from blunt-force trauma, 6 from reckless driving, and 8 from unannounced causes. Her body was discovered around 11 p.m. that Friday in the 1300 block of 21st Street North. This page was last modified on 24 February 2023, at 12:36. His body was discovered about 7:30 a.m. near the front steps of 4117 Lloyd Nolan Parkway. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Shelton said the preliminary investigation suggests the shooting was drug related. DeJohn Lewis Williams and Dante Lanier Hall Jr. DeJohn Lewis Williams, 20, and Dante Lanier Hall Jr, 22, were found dead on Aug. 16. Birmingham police Lt. Sean Edwards said East Precinct officers were dispatched there on a report of someone shot. Lakandria Rush, 34, was killed on Oct. 27 in west Birmingham. She said they had just pulled out of the driveway of the home when the car pulled up and someone inside started shooting. November 23: Darnell Ogletree, 22, was found shot to death in the same car. "He was all about helping anybody he could. Authorities arrested two suspects, both charged with capital murder. 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. 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. When they arrived, they found Brown unresponsive in the driver's seat of the Ford Explorer. 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. "A week prior to her murder, Ms. Wilkerson had learned that she was pregnant with twins," Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey said. Youll recall the name; Jamea Harris, only 23-years old, was shot to death near The Strip in Tuscaloosa. Auburn police detectives believe the motive in the slaying was robbery. Tyler Griffin, 32, was shot Sunday, May 14, when police said he was running away from an argument. The suspects fled the scene. The witness told detectives he didn't see anyone running from the scene. At the time of their disappearance Kimberly was 36 years of age and Haleigh was 11 years of age. Tarrant police Lt. Larry Rice said Calvin Sweeney was killed shortly after he left the store. "We realized it was him,'' the grieving father said. Bryan Shelton. It's unclear why someone was shooting, and who was the target. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. I remember just screaming and falling to the floor, Heard said. Officers arrived and located Henry inside of the car, which had multiple gunshot holes in it. He had been shot multiple times, and was pronounced dead on the scene at 8:43 p.m. Woodfin said he has spoken with mayors of other Alabama cities about the rise in murders when other crime categories have dropped. He was pronounced dead on the scene. November 22: Eric J. Henderson, 26, was found strangled and bludgeoned to death in the kitchen pantry of a vacant unit at 14, November 30: Arthur Lee Swift, 60, was found shot to death on the 2700 block of, December 4: Terrell Malik Young, 24, was shot to death in a house on the 3500 block of, December 4: Dwquawm Arthur Leon Roberson, 27, was found shot to death in a white sedan that crashed into a utility pole on the 8700 block of, December 4: Mikael Rashad McCord Sr, 26, died at, December 5: David Desmond, 17, was shot to death on the 400 block of. 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