My goal as chief of police has always been to reduce crime in this city, promote cohesiveness within the community and the department and place the right people in the right seats in the department so that were addressing crime in a timely manner when it occurs and that were doing everything we can to address community needs and also reduce crime as a whole,' Smith said. Already, investigators and supervisors hold daily crime briefings, and 72-hour briefings for homicides. "So unfortunate.". "We don't think it was random,'' Rice said. Jonas Maldonado, 31, was found dead in the parking lot of Center Point High School on Feb. 25. "Here we have another life taken is a violent manner, senseless,'' said Sgt. Authorities said Moorer and other family members had been celebrating a child's birthday when someone fired inside the home. His church has sponsored billboards with the message "Lets Build. Victor Dewayne Eaton, 41, was shot to death on his way to the store Feb. 13. The shooting happened in the 10 block of Fourth Avenue North. On Saturday, July 31, 1999, JB Hilton Green Beasley, white female and Tracie Hawlett, white female, both 17 years of age, were reported missing to the Dothan Police Department by family members. Bryan Shelton. There were five other people in the house at the time of the shooting - three young children, Miracle's adopted grandmother and a male relative. Wright was only 16 years old. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. While surveillance cameras captured the crime on video, no arrests were made in the case. In that moment I think I lost myself. 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. 2011 murder of Kamailie Laylani Oglesby, in Birmingham, Alabama. Arrington pleaded guilty last year to robbery and drug possession. "We don't know what he went through. Lee was at one time a standout player for Huffman High School's football team. I remember just screaming and falling to the floor, Heard said. This is a List of Birmingham homicides in 2020. 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. Witnesses said they heard one shot fired and then saw the car had wrecked into a utility pole. At the end of 2020, 59 of the year's homicide cases remained open. 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. He was a long time and well-respected employee of Russo Corporation. "I didn't think I'd ever have to deal with this,'' said his grieving mother, Deidra Alexander. "What her family wanted me to know about her is that she was a loving mother. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. Gun violence is not limited only to homicidesbut still people lost their lives to gunfire this year. She loved her children. Marcus Murray, 19, was found slain inside the bedroom of his apartment on May 9. Tyler Griffin, 32, was shot Sunday, May 14, when police said he was running away from an argument. 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. 2001 murder of Shannon Nicole Paulk from Autauga County, Alabama. Jordan, struck in the head, was taken to UAB Hospital where he remained until his death. He said detectives learned Alexander was selling narcotics at his apartment, however family members said they do not believe that to be true. 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. ", Decarlos Jordan, 39, was shot to death about 8 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 4900 block of Court I in Birmingham. 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. WVTM13.com, Robinson, Carol (July 12, 2021) "Of Birminghams 60 homicides in first half of 2021, these 22 murders remain unsolved. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers 205-254-7777. They deserve justice: Birmingham families seek answers as Jefferson County ends 2020 with 74 unsolved murders. ", Johnson, Roy S. (December 29, 2022) "Were saying goodbye to 2022 but cant shed its plague of deadly violence. 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. Dont miss out! They also confiscated 2,541 guns, more than in the past several years combined. 2, 2019 at 3:33 PM PDT. Those remains were subsequently determined to be the remains of Laylani Oglesby. 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. 13 of the other reported homicides were ruled justifiable as self-defense by investigators or prosecutors, and seven resulted from reckless driving. The shooting that caused Crawford's death was ruled justifiable. The department lists the motive for eight of the killings as revenge, and drugs in two of the slayings. The January 2022 double homicide of 49-year-old Ed Harris and Wright remains unsolved. Henry was pronounced dead at the scene. There are no suspects in custody and investigators have not yet determined in motive in the slaying. Bruce was found in the driver's seat suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest area. Jamea Harris was laid to rest in Montgomery. Birmingham police and firefighters responded to the scene at Imperial Drive and 17th Street S.W. Her throat was cut, Opelika police Lt. Johnathan Clifton said. WebUpdated: May. Anyone with information is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office at 205-325-1450, Option 2. James Jean Hendricks, 19, of Bessemer, was killed in Birmingham on Aug. 24. The shooting happened about 12:35 a.m. near the corner of Lomb Avenue and Woodland Avenue, just outside of the Citgo service station. 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 longest stretch without a homicide was the 13-day span between March 13 and 26. "What if this was some fabrication?" Based on the 2020 census count of 200,733 population, that represents a homicide rate of 62.3 homicides per 100,000 residents. When they arrived, they found Pratt lying on the floor with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds, said Sgt. "I just want justice,'' his father, Jefferson Siler said. Both men were found on the floor of the residence located in the 200 block of 69th Place North at around 10:30 p.m., according to police. 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. On July 16, 1999, around 7:30AM workers arriving for work at the Fort Mitchell National Cemetery located off of Alabama Highway 165, Fort Mitchell, Alabama, located a black female on the side of the entrance road for the cemetery. Authorities said at least one family member of the victim was inside the home when they heard gunshots ring 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. Woodfin said he has spoken with mayors of other Alabama cities about the rise in murders when other crime categories have dropped. Anyone with information should call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. She has yet to be identified. 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. Her body was discovered just after 8 a.m. Monday in a grassy area in the 8300 block of Fifth Avenue North. Relatives said they aren't sure whether that date ever happened, however, and the next they heard, the couple was dead. The Jefferson County sheriffs office, which is tasked with investigating homicides in Fairfield and Brighton, worked 17 killings in the unincorporated area, down from 20 in 2019. At the time of their disappearance Kimberly was 36 years of age and Haleigh was 11 years of age. 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. Police said Jenkins was targeted. ", Robinson, Carol (January 1, 2022) "Birmingham metro area homicides soared in 2021: These are the lives that were lost. In 1898, the brutally beaten body of 52-year-old Sarah Ware was discovered in a wooded area of Bucksport. Edwards said. 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. Yellowhammer News is Alabamas preeminent outlet for news, analysis and much more. ", Jeremy Thompson, 30, was killed May 29 in Ensley. WebThe murder clearance rate hit an all-time low in 2020, and data analyzed by a nonprofit shows that trend continued last year. The mayor said fear of retaliation, a no-snitch culture and the desire for street justice leads to those killings remaining unsolved. Jocklyn Manley, 51, and Pervis "PJ" Andre Polk Jr., 17, were killed in an east Birmingham neighborhood on Nov. 16. Birmingham's North Precinct officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Center Street North on a report of someone being shot. Bryan Shelton said police do not believe the killings were random. Bryan Shelton. Anyone with information is asked to call Hueytown Sgt. "We have a suspet or suspects who clearly lack an appreciation for life.". He was able to tell police some of what happened. Shortly after law enforcement personnel arrived at the location the victim succumbed from her injuries. All rights reserved (About Us). Neighbors reported hearing gunfire about 11:30 p.m. the previous night. One death came at the hands of police, and 9 other reported homicides were ruled justifiable as self-defense by investigators or prosecutors. That was my friend,'' said friend Ashley Rogers. 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. 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. "We will work hard to get justice and answers for the family.". We are committed to delivering the news in a manner that reflects the state of Alabama, its people and their values. He cut grass, raked lawns, washed cars and ran errands for the elderly. "This is not random,'' Edwards said. "We hope this young man did not lose his life over a lighter,'' Edwards said. 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. 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 police Lt. Sean Edwards said evidence at the scene indicated the victim and the suspect or suspects were shooting at each other. 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. She was partially clothed, bound by a dog leash around her neck and her wrists, which were secured behind her back. Grace Bridges Dedert, 69, was found murdered inside her furniture store located at 966 South Park Ave. in Dothan on March 17, 2010. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He said he last saw Ross about 3 p.m. Wednesday when he took him to a nearby convenience store to get something to eat. Police said numerous shell casings were found at the scene. 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. Countywide, there were 171 last year. Gerald Duane Bailey, 23, was shot to death outside of a Birmingham club on Aug. 7. 125 homicides were reported for the year. She was a good kid.". "He was all about helping anybody he could. ", Riggs, Tracy (September 12, 2022) "Birmingham clergy hold revival focused on urging area young people to stop the violence. At some point, Shelton said, he was told the vehicle wasn't there, and was subsequently shot. ", Robinson, Carol (August 12, 2022) "3 of 4 people killed in Birmingham overnight now IDd; mayor calls the bloodshed senseless violence. "It's obvious that the lifestyle and the activities of some of these young people involved contributed to this taking place today,'' he said. At that time, Burrell wasn't injured. 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. When Birmingham police and fire medics arrived on the scene, they found La-Corey in the front passenger's seat of a silver Kia Optima. The shooting happened about 3:15 p.m. that Sunday. Chief Deputy Randy Christian said they arrived to find Jones sitting in the front seat of a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. The shooting happened sometime around 8:20 a.m. in the 800 block of Valley Road. Rising crime rates have become a central focus in major metropolitan areas including New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago. They both were put out of club by security guards. Jeffery Douglas Jones, 52, was shot Oct. 13 in Mulga. The vehicle was still running when officers arrived on the scene. Birmingham police responded to their 30th Street home after receiving a call from a neighbor. 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). 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. The shooters fled in an unknown vehicle. Were in a war when you think of homicide as a conflict, and we dont have enough boots on the ground, Hargrove said. Willie Burrell, 34, was shot to death Friday, March 3, in the 2300 block of Cullman Avenue. He said one of the suspects was wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. 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. Over the past year, Yates said, he had been in and out of hospitals from the gunshot wound complications. Wal-Mart gift cards were distributed to those turning in guns. A resident in the neighborhood made the discovery and called police to the scene. "We realized it was him,'' the grieving father said. The preliminary investigation shows Green was dropped off at the residence because he was looking for a vehicle that belonged to him. Hospital staff told police the victim had been shot and was being treated. WebJanuary 19: Troy Allen Underhill, 48, was found shot to death in a wooded area near the Shell Food Mart at 3901 Pinson Valley Parkway in Echo Highlands. Rice said there were several customers in the store at the time of the shooting. Based on the 2021 census estimate of 197,575 population, that represents a homicide rate of 72.4 homicides per 100,000 residents. 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. Edwards, said Sgt. Morry Green, 29, was shot to death early Sunday, Nov. 19, while looking for his vehicle. He was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 5:45 a.m. while undergoing surgery. Police say Dedert had been fatally shot during the commission of a robbery. Curley Cliatt, 65, was found shot to death inside his apartment at 900 Hamilton St. in Dothan on June 27, 2008. Authorities said it appears the crime started about a block away in the 8400 block of Sixth Avenue North. 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. Te'Kia Turner, 21, was killed May 18 while she and two others were reportedly visiting friends in southwest Birmingham. Convictions have been obtained in 2 cases, 1 of which was reduced to a reckless manslaughter charge. This is a List of Birmingham homicides in 2021. Birmingham Fire and Rescue pronounced him dead on the scene. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. "Our focus now is to bring the answers they need.". Anyone with information is asked to call homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. "He didn't deserve what he had to go through, '' Glenn's sister, Kierra Glenn, told AL.com. Garcia, suffering from a gunshot wound, was found in the driver's seat of one of those vehicles. We need your voice and we need your actions. Birmingham police and firefighters responded to the scene on a report of a house fire. The shooting happened at 3:27 a.m. across the street from The Palace in the 600 block of Third Avenue West. 2020 was a very difficult year. It includes homicide cases occurring within the city limits during the calendar year. 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. 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. Melissa Slater,18, had just finished getting her hair done when she was shot and killed on Audubon Road in Montgomery at around midnight on Jan. 10, 2013. Anyone with information is asked to call Tarrant police at 205-849-2811 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. He was pronounced Murray dead on the scene. ", Robinson, Carol (November 19, 2021) "We hurt every day: Slain toddler Major Turners 3rd birthday celebrated with tears, smiles and balloons. Crime doesnt simply fall at the doorstep of the police department only. That area is an isolated spot on the back side of the airport popular for parking, illegal drug activity and the recovery of stolen cars. Theres a fourth crisis that existed in our community in 2020 and thats gun violence. On Wednesday, August 31, 2011, Kamailie Laylani Oglesby, a white female, age 30, was reported missing by a friend from Birmingham, Alabama. According to her mom, she wanted to be hairstylist and loved anything related to fashion. That disconnect causes people not to trust police, to regard law enforcement to be illegitimate and not to cooperate with investigations.. In the early morning hours of Monday, November 21, 2011, Fairfield Police responded to a residential alarm at the residence of Sherri Smith on Earlwood Road in Fairfield, Alabama. Shelton said the preliminary investigation suggests the shooting was drug related. "This does not appear to be a random act of violence," Birmingham police Sgt. Witnesses told police the teens in the vehicle with victim returned to help him, but fled once police and fire sirens started approaching. 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. Lynwood J. Henry, 70, was fatally shot on Dec. 20 in Pratt City. 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. Anyone with information should call the sheriff's office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. They said Cooper appeared to have been shot in the head, and was unconscious when he left for UAB Hospital. "It was definitely a homicide.". Rush was sitting in the vehicle with a man who was shot in the left jaw and left arm. Suspects have been identified in 64 cases, arrested in 54 and charged in 46. His home had been ransacked and items stolen. Based on the 2021 census estimate of 197,575 population, that represents a homicide rate of 76.9 homicides per 100,000 residents. Was he alive when the fire started? The teen was pronounced dead at 1:09 a.m. Lt. Sean Edwards said the location where Hendricks was found appeared to be an abandoned house. This page has been accessed 60,000 times. ", Daniel, Nicole S. (February 2, 2023) "How preventing domestic violence can reduce historic homicide toll in Birmingham. When they arrived, they found Siler lying inside the Exxon suffering from a gunshot wound. She was shot by a drive-by shooter. Sylvester Poole, 54, was died Nov. 1 in Ensley. Police say Griffin was shot in the commission of a robbery and died on scene. 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