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Birmingham is averaging 3.2 homicides per month, or one every 9.4 days. There was 1 incident in January, 3 in February, 4 in March and 2 so far in April. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 26 days between February 10 and March 8. Four deaths occurred on Sundays, 1 on a Monday, 1 on a Tuesday, 3 on Wednesdays and 1 on a Thursday.
Birmingham is averaging 3.2 homicides per month, or one every 9.4 days. There was 1 incident in January, 3 in February, 4 in March and 2 so far in April. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 26 days between February 10 and March 8. Four deaths occurred on Sundays, 1 on a Monday, 1 on a Tuesday, 3 on Wednesdays and 1 on a Thursday.


Of the 10 reported homicides, suspects have been identified in 6 cases, apprehended in 6, charged in 3 and convicted in none.
Of the 10 reported homicides, suspects have been identified in 6 cases, apprehended in 6, charged in 4 and convicted in none.


At least 8 of the 10 reported homicides were shootings. Robbery appeared to be the motive in 1 case. 3 incidents took place on a street, 1 in a parking lot, 1 at a bar and 5 inside homes or apartments. 9 victims were males and 1 was female.  
At least 8 of the 10 reported homicides were shootings. Robbery appeared to be the motive in 1 case. 3 incidents took place on a street, 1 in a parking lot, 1 at a bar and 5 inside homes or apartments. 9 victims were males and 1 was female.  
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==Listing by date==
==Listing by date==
# [[January 20]]: Antonio Smith, 30, died at [[UAB Hospital]] from gunshot wounds suffered in an apparent robbery at his home on December 20, 2009<sup>1.</sup> . He lived at 825 [[18th Place Southwest]] in [[Southwest Birmingham]]. ({{Locate_address_inline | address = 825+18th+Pl+SW }}) No arrest. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/01/police_investigate_death_of_so.html report])
# [[January 20]]: Antonio Smith, 30, died at [[UAB Hospital]] from gunshot wounds suffered in an apparent robbery at his home on December 20, 2009<sup>1.</sup> . He lived at 825 [[18th Place Southwest]] in [[Southwest Birmingham]]. ({{Locate_address_inline | address = 825+18th+Pl+SW }}) No arrest. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/01/police_investigate_death_of_so.html report])
# [[February 7]]: Rachel Lee Blair, 26, was found stabbed to death in her apartment at the [[Forest Ridge Apartments]] at 660 [[Valley Crest Drive]] ({{Locate_address_inline | address = 660+Valley+Crest+Dr }}). A suspect has been taken into custody but not yet charged. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/02/investigations_continue_in_bir.html report])
# [[February 7]]: Rachel Lee Blair, 26, was found stabbed to death in her apartment at the [[Forest Ridge Apartments]] at 660 [[Valley Crest Drive]] ({{Locate_address_inline | address = 660+Valley+Crest+Dr }}). Linus Curtis was arrested and charged with capital murder. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/04/birmingham_man_charged_with_ca_4.html report])
# [[February 7]]: Steve Hilson, 25, was found shot to death near his car on the 1800 block of [[Princeton Court]] ({{Locate_address_inline | address = 1800+Princeton+Ct }}). He had been shot more than 20 times. Brandon Bean was arrested at an apartment on [[Wilson Court Way]] on [[March 5]] and charged with murder. He was in possession of crack cocaine packaged for distribution and also faces drug charges. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/03/birmingham_man_taken_into_cust.html report])
# [[February 7]]: Steve Hilson, 25, was found shot to death near his car on the 1800 block of [[Princeton Court]] ({{Locate_address_inline | address = 1800+Princeton+Ct }}). He had been shot more than 20 times. Brandon Bean was arrested at an apartment on [[Wilson Court Way]] on [[March 5]] and charged with murder. He was in possession of crack cocaine packaged for distribution and also faces drug charges. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/03/birmingham_man_taken_into_cust.html report])
# [[February 10]]: Jeff Wormley, mid-40s, was found shot to death inside a home on the 3400 block of [[Willard Avenue Southwest]] ({{Locate_address_inline | address = 3400+Willard+Ave+SW }}). No arrest. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/02/police_investigate_two_afterno.html report])
# [[February 10]]: Jeff Wormley, mid-40s, was found shot to death inside a home on the 3400 block of [[Willard Avenue Southwest]] ({{Locate_address_inline | address = 3400+Willard+Ave+SW }}). No arrest. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/02/police_investigate_two_afterno.html report])

Revision as of 19:25, 4 April 2010

This is a List of Birmingham homicides in 2010. It includes homicide cases occuring 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.

10 homicides have been reported in the city as of April 4, putting Birmingham on pace for 39 in 2010. Based on the 2008 census estimate of 228,196 population, that represents 17.1 homicides per 100,000 population for the year. Birmingham had 72 homicides in 2009, 90 in 2008, and a record of 141 in 1992. At this time in 2009 there had been 18 homicides.

Birmingham is averaging 3.2 homicides per month, or one every 9.4 days. There was 1 incident in January, 3 in February, 4 in March and 2 so far in April. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 26 days between February 10 and March 8. Four deaths occurred on Sundays, 1 on a Monday, 1 on a Tuesday, 3 on Wednesdays and 1 on a Thursday.

Of the 10 reported homicides, suspects have been identified in 6 cases, apprehended in 6, charged in 4 and convicted in none.

At least 8 of the 10 reported homicides were shootings. Robbery appeared to be the motive in 1 case. 3 incidents took place on a street, 1 in a parking lot, 1 at a bar and 5 inside homes or apartments. 9 victims were males and 1 was female.

Listing by date

  1. January 20: Antonio Smith, 30, died at UAB Hospital from gunshot wounds suffered in an apparent robbery at his home on December 20, 20091. . He lived at 825 18th Place Southwest in Southwest Birmingham. (map) No arrest. (report)
  2. February 7: Rachel Lee Blair, 26, was found stabbed to death in her apartment at the Forest Ridge Apartments at 660 Valley Crest Drive (map). Linus Curtis was arrested and charged with capital murder. (report)
  3. February 7: Steve Hilson, 25, was found shot to death near his car on the 1800 block of Princeton Court (map). He had been shot more than 20 times. Brandon Bean was arrested at an apartment on Wilson Court Way on March 5 and charged with murder. He was in possession of crack cocaine packaged for distribution and also faces drug charges. (report)
  4. February 10: Jeff Wormley, mid-40s, was found shot to death inside a home on the 3400 block of Willard Avenue Southwest (map). No arrest. (report)
  5. March 8: Antonio King, Sr, 33, died at UAB Hospital from gunshot injuries suffered during a fight at an apartment at 407 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest (map). His toddler son was injured in the shooting. King's cousin, Michael Ward, surrendered to police at the scene and was charged with murder and attempted murder. (report)
  6. March 16: Terrez Watkins, 29, was shot multiple times and found dead next to a car in an apartment parking lot at 1525 18th Street Ensley (map). Denaris Montgomery was arrested and charged with murder. (report)
  7. March 24: Roderick Reynolds, 30, was shot in a gunfight and found dead inside a black SUV at 1700 33rd Street North in Norwood Gardens (map). Cornelius Fenderson was arrested and charged with capital murder. (report)
  8. March 28: Angel Munos, 30, was shot while attempting to break up a fight at Spud's Club at 5800 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard South (map). Munos' cousin was also injured by gunfire. (report)
  9. April 1: Richard Ryans, 22, was shot on the 10th block of South Park Road (map). No arrest. (report)
  10. April 4 (Easter): An unnamed Hispanic male was found injured following an assault report at 1802 50th Place North (map). He was pronounced dead on arrival at UAB Hospital. (report)

Notes

  1. Although Smith was shot in 2009, his January 20, 2010 death became the year's first homicide investigation.

Responses

References

  • Robinson, Carol (Februay 1, 2010) "Birmingham goes a month without a murder, but police say still much work to be done." Birmingham News

External links

See also

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