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This is a '''List of Birmingham homicides in 2024'''. It includes homicide cases occurring within the [[Birmingham|city limits]] during the [[2024|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. | This is a '''List of Birmingham homicides in 2024'''. It includes homicide cases occurring within the [[Birmingham|city limits]] during the [[2024|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. | ||
5 homicides have been reported in the city as of January | 5 homicides have been reported in the city as of January 23. Birmingham had [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2022|150 homicides in 2023]], a record high. The recent record low of 62 homicides was set in [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2014|2014]]. At this point in 2023, 7 homicides had been reported. | ||
The city has averaged | The city has averaged 6.7 homicides per month, or one every 4.6 days. | ||
None of the reported homicides have been ruled justifiable as self-defense by investigators or prosecutors. One death resulted from a crime committed in [[2023]]. With the exception of those cases, the department acknowledges 4 chargeable homicides in 2024<!--, none of which were prosecuted as manslaughter-->. Suspects have been identified in | None of the reported homicides have been ruled justifiable as self-defense by investigators or prosecutors. One death resulted from a crime committed in [[2023]]. With the exception of those cases, the department acknowledges 4 chargeable homicides in 2024<!--, none of which were prosecuted as manslaughter-->. Suspects have been identified in 2 cases, arrested in 2 and charged in 2.<!--Two suspects died by suicide without being charged. Charges in _ case were dismissed.--> | ||
At least 4 deaths so far have resulted from shootings and 1 from arson. 4 incidents occurred at private homes and 1 on the streets. | At least 4 deaths so far have resulted from shootings and 1 from arson. 4 incidents occurred at private homes and 1 on the streets. | ||
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# [[January 10]]: Mia Nickson, 21, was found shot to death on her driveway on the 800 block of [[Green Crest Turn]] in [[Oak Ridge Park]]. No arrest. ([https://www.al.com/news/2024/01/21-year-old-birmingham-woman-shot-to-death-in-driveway-of-crestwood-home.html report]) | # [[January 10]]: Mia Nickson, 21, was found shot to death on her driveway on the 800 block of [[Green Crest Turn]] in [[Oak Ridge Park]]. No arrest. ([https://www.al.com/news/2024/01/21-year-old-birmingham-woman-shot-to-death-in-driveway-of-crestwood-home.html report]) | ||
# [[January 11]]: Jaqoin Carpenter, 24, died at [[UAB Hospital]] from gunshot wounds suffered two days earlier in a car-to-car assault on the 500 block of [[Oporto-Madrid Boulevard]] in [[North East Lake]]. No arrest. ([https://www.al.com/news/2024/01/man-gunned-down-in-east-birmingham-intersection-tuesday-has-now-died.html report]) | # [[January 11]]: Jaqoin Carpenter, 24, died at [[UAB Hospital]] from gunshot wounds suffered two days earlier in a car-to-car assault on the 500 block of [[Oporto-Madrid Boulevard]] in [[North East Lake]]. No arrest. ([https://www.al.com/news/2024/01/man-gunned-down-in-east-birmingham-intersection-tuesday-has-now-died.html report]) | ||
# [[January 14]]: Markell Sanders, 15, was found shot to death at a home on the 4200 block of [[39th Avenue North]] in [[Inglenook]]. | # [[January 14]]: Markell Sanders, 15, was found shot to death at a home on the 4200 block of [[39th Avenue North]] in [[Inglenook]]. His 13-year-old cousin was later charged with murder. He was surrendered to the [[Jefferson County Youth Detention Center]] by his family. ([https://www.al.com/news/2024/01/13-year-old-charged-with-murder-of-his-cousin-15-after-shooting-at-birmingham-home.html report]) | ||
==Responses== | ==Responses== |
Revision as of 17:09, 23 January 2024
This is a List of Birmingham homicides in 2024. 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.
5 homicides have been reported in the city as of January 23. Birmingham had 150 homicides in 2023, a record high. The recent record low of 62 homicides was set in 2014. At this point in 2023, 7 homicides had been reported.
The city has averaged 6.7 homicides per month, or one every 4.6 days.
None of the reported homicides have been ruled justifiable as self-defense by investigators or prosecutors. One death resulted from a crime committed in 2023. With the exception of those cases, the department acknowledges 4 chargeable homicides in 2024. Suspects have been identified in 2 cases, arrested in 2 and charged in 2.
At least 4 deaths so far have resulted from shootings and 1 from arson. 4 incidents occurred at private homes and 1 on the streets.
1 homicide took place during a robbery, 1 appeared to be a targeted assault, and 1 resulted from a domestic dispute. The motives for 2 other homicides have not been reported.
4 victims were male and 1 was a female.
Listing by date
- January 5: Otis Jones Jr, 44, died at UAB Hospital from injuries suffered in a December 28, 2023 fire at his home on the 1000 block of Westley Street in Inglenook. His death was ruled a homicide and the fire an arson. His niece, Keechaundra Deshay Cook, was arrested and charged with capital murder. (report)
- January 6: Ledaron Pope, 43, died at a home on the 8400 block of 7th Avenue South in South East Lake. A vehicle was taken and is sought. No arrest. (report)
- January 10: Mia Nickson, 21, was found shot to death on her driveway on the 800 block of Green Crest Turn in Oak Ridge Park. No arrest. (report)
- January 11: Jaqoin Carpenter, 24, died at UAB Hospital from gunshot wounds suffered two days earlier in a car-to-car assault on the 500 block of Oporto-Madrid Boulevard in North East Lake. No arrest. (report)
- January 14: Markell Sanders, 15, was found shot to death at a home on the 4200 block of 39th Avenue North in Inglenook. His 13-year-old cousin was later charged with murder. He was surrendered to the Jefferson County Youth Detention Center by his family. (report)
Responses
See also
References
External links
- Fatal Shootings in Birmingham, Alabama at the National Gun Violence Memorial