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The city has averaged 3.12 homicides per month, or one every 9.6 days. There were 3 incidents in January, none in February, 5 in March, and 2 so far in April. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 39 days between January 12 and March 1. 2 deaths were reported on Sundays, 2 on Tuesdays, 1 on a Wednesday, 1 on a Friday and 4 on Saturdays. | The city has averaged 3.12 homicides per month, or one every 9.6 days. There were 3 incidents in January, none in February, 5 in March, and 2 so far in April. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 39 days between January 12 and March 1. 2 deaths were reported on Sundays, 2 on Tuesdays, 1 on a Wednesday, 1 on a Friday and 4 on Saturdays. | ||
Of the 10 reported homicides, suspects have been identified in | Of the 10 reported homicides, suspects have been identified in 9 cases, apprehended in 9, and charged in 6. 3 homicides were ruled justifiable by prosecutors<!--dismissed as self-defense by a judge, or ruled accidental-->. The police department therefore acknowledges 7 murders in its own tabulation for the year. One of the chargeable homicides so far was caused by reckless driving rather than malice aforethought. | ||
Eight of the reported homicides were shootings, one was a stabbing, and one resulted from a vehicle collision. Six took place on the streets, one in a home, one in a business, and one in the front yard of a house. Seven were reported in the West Precinct, one in the East Precinct, and two in the North Precinct. Two incidents resulted from love triangles, two originated as domestic arguments, one occurred during a robbery, one was a dispute over a drug transaction, one was part of an ongoing dispute, and one was a result of reckless driving. Nine victims were male and 1 was female. | Eight of the reported homicides were shootings, one was a stabbing, and one resulted from a vehicle collision. Six took place on the streets, one in a home, one in a business, and one in the front yard of a house. Seven were reported in the West Precinct, one in the East Precinct, and two in the North Precinct. Two incidents resulted from love triangles, two originated as domestic arguments, one occurred during a robbery, one was a dispute over a drug transaction, one was part of an ongoing dispute, and one was a result of reckless driving. Nine victims were male and 1 was female. | ||
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# [[March 22]]: Tyrone Hampton, 26, was stabbed to death during an argument over a woman on the 300 Block of [[14th Street Ensley]] ({{Locate address inline | address=300+14th+St+Ensley | type=h | zoom=17}}). William Hood was arrested and charged with manslaughter. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2014/03/man_charged_in_fatal_ensley_st.html report]) | # [[March 22]]: Tyrone Hampton, 26, was stabbed to death during an argument over a woman on the 300 Block of [[14th Street Ensley]] ({{Locate address inline | address=300+14th+St+Ensley | type=h | zoom=17}}). William Hood was arrested and charged with manslaughter. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2014/03/man_charged_in_fatal_ensley_st.html report]) | ||
# [[April 1]]: James Butler Redmon, 27, was shot to death on the 1700 block of [[32nd Place North]] in [[Norwood Bottoms]] ({{Locate address inline | address=1700+32nd+Pl+N| type=h | zoom=17}}). Tavares Cortez Taylor was taken into custody at the scene and later charged with murder. The shooting was apparently part of a domestic dispute. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2014/04/birmingham_man_27_charged_with.html report]) | # [[April 1]]: James Butler Redmon, 27, was shot to death on the 1700 block of [[32nd Place North]] in [[Norwood Bottoms]] ({{Locate address inline | address=1700+32nd+Pl+N| type=h | zoom=17}}). Tavares Cortez Taylor was taken into custody at the scene and later charged with murder. The shooting was apparently part of a domestic dispute. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2014/04/birmingham_man_27_charged_with.html report]) | ||
# [[April 5]]; Chaya Anders, 63, was found shot to death in her store, [[Ebony Beauty Supply]], at 2913 [[27th Street North]] in [[North Birmingham]] ({{Locate address inline | address=2913+27th+St+N | type=h | zoom=17}}). | # [[April 5]]; Chaya Anders, 63, was found shot to death following an apparent robbery in her store, [[Ebony Beauty Supply]], at 2913 [[27th Street North]] in [[North Birmingham]] ({{Locate address inline | address=2913+27th+St+N | type=h | zoom=17}}). Bianca Holman was arrested and charged with murder. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2014/04/birmingham_woman_25_charged_in.html report]) | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 11:22, 8 April 2014
This is a List of Birmingham homicides in 2014. It includes homicide cases occurring within the city limits during the calendar year. 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.
A total of 10 homicides have been reported in the city as of April 6, putting the city on pace for 38 for the year. Based on the 2012 census estimate of 212,038 population, that would represent 17.9 homicides per 100,000 population. Birmingham had 67 homicides in 2013, a record low of 64 in both 2010 and 2011, and a record high of 141 in 1992. At this time in 2013 there had been 18 homicides reported.
The city has averaged 3.12 homicides per month, or one every 9.6 days. There were 3 incidents in January, none in February, 5 in March, and 2 so far in April. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 39 days between January 12 and March 1. 2 deaths were reported on Sundays, 2 on Tuesdays, 1 on a Wednesday, 1 on a Friday and 4 on Saturdays.
Of the 10 reported homicides, suspects have been identified in 9 cases, apprehended in 9, and charged in 6. 3 homicides were ruled justifiable by prosecutors. The police department therefore acknowledges 7 murders in its own tabulation for the year. One of the chargeable homicides so far was caused by reckless driving rather than malice aforethought.
Eight of the reported homicides were shootings, one was a stabbing, and one resulted from a vehicle collision. Six took place on the streets, one in a home, one in a business, and one in the front yard of a house. Seven were reported in the West Precinct, one in the East Precinct, and two in the North Precinct. Two incidents resulted from love triangles, two originated as domestic arguments, one occurred during a robbery, one was a dispute over a drug transaction, one was part of an ongoing dispute, and one was a result of reckless driving. Nine victims were male and 1 was female.
Listing by date
- January 1: Desmond Bias, 36, was shot to death at 3212 Wesley Avenue in Germania Park (map) following a domestic dispute between two couples which originated in Midfield. A suspect was taken into custody at the scene, but officials determined that the shooting was justifiable and filed no charges. (report)
- January 11: Osha Antonio Dale, 19, also called Osha Blackmon, was killed in a head-on collision at the intersection of Princeton Parkway and 4th Avenue West in Southwest Birmingham (map). Gary Wayne Pruitt, Jr, the driver of a car that sped through the stop sign, was arrested and charged with murder. (report)
- January 21: Derrick Green, 27, was found shot to death on the sidewalk on the 2900 block of Avenue T in Ensley (map) following a shootout suspected to have erupted from a drug deal. Another person, also wounded, was later admitted to Princeton Baptist Medical Center for treatment. Investigators determined that the fatal shot was fired in self defense and filed no charges (report)
- March 1: Harold Eugene Davis, 34, was shot to death and another man wounded in the 900 block of Erie Street in Wylam (map). Demarques King and Henry "Ra Ra" Toles left the scene in a burgundy Toyota Camry with a white door. After questioning, it was determined that Toles had fired in self-defense and no charges were filed. (report)
- March 9: Timothy Lamar Austin, 23, was shot to death on the 900 block of 17th Street Southwest near Harrison Park. The suspect fled in a silver Chevrolet Malibu. No arrest. (report)
- March 9: Darius Marquez Moore, 23, was shot to death while sitting in his Ford Explorer in his grandfather's yard on the 6100 block of Blocton Avenue near Bessemer Super Highway. A suspect fired another shot toward the house, then fled on foot. Tyree Law was arrested a few days later and charged with capital murder. (report)
- March 21: Victor Swanson, 23, was shot to death on 66th Court Way South near Joppa Avenue in Gate City in an apparent disagreement over a woman. DeAnthony Thomas was taken into custody at the scene and charged with murder. (report)
- March 22: Tyrone Hampton, 26, was stabbed to death during an argument over a woman on the 300 Block of 14th Street Ensley (map). William Hood was arrested and charged with manslaughter. (report)
- April 1: James Butler Redmon, 27, was shot to death on the 1700 block of 32nd Place North in Norwood Bottoms (map). Tavares Cortez Taylor was taken into custody at the scene and later charged with murder. The shooting was apparently part of a domestic dispute. (report)
- April 5; Chaya Anders, 63, was found shot to death following an apparent robbery in her store, Ebony Beauty Supply, at 2913 27th Street North in North Birmingham (map). Bianca Holman was arrested and charged with murder. (report)
See also
References
- Robinson, Carol (March 7, 2014) "3 for 3: All of Birmingham's 2014 slayings ruled justifiable." The Birmingham News