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This is a '''List of Birmingham homicides in 2012'''. It includes homicide cases occuring within the [[Birmingham|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.  
This is a '''List of Birmingham homicides in 2012'''. It includes homicide cases occuring within the [[Birmingham|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.  


17 homicides have been reported in the city as of April 25, putting Birmingham on pace for 54 in [[2012]]. Based on the 2012 census estimate of 206,926 population, that represents 26.1 homicides per 100,000 population for the year. Birmingham had 61 homicides in [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2011|2011]], 63 in [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2010|2010]], 72 in [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2009|2009]], and a record of 141 in [[List of Birmingham homicides in 1992|1992]]. At this time in 2011 there had been 22 homicides.
18 homicides have been reported in the city as of April 29, putting Birmingham on pace for 55 in [[2012]]. Based on the 2012 census estimate of 206,926 population, that represents 26.6 homicides per 100,000 population for the year. Birmingham had 61 homicides in [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2011|2011]], 63 in [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2010|2010]], 72 in [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2009|2009]], and a record of 141 in [[List of Birmingham homicides in 1992|1992]]. At this time in 2011 there had been 23 homicides.


Birmingham is averaging 4.5 homicides per month, or one every 6.8 days. There were 8 incidents in January, 3 in February, 5 in March and 1 so far in April. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 31 days between March 23 and April 23. Six deaths were reported on Sundays, 4 on Mondays, 1 on a Tuesday, 1 on a Wednesday, 1 on a Thursday, 4 on Fridays and none on Saturdays.
Birmingham is averaging 4.5 homicides per month, or one every 6.7 days. There were 8 incidents in January, 3 in February, 5 in March and 2 so far in April. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 31 days between March 23 and April 23. Six deaths were reported on Sundays, 4 on Mondays, 1 on a Tuesday, 1 on a Wednesday, 2 on Thursdays, 4 on Fridays and none on Saturdays.


Of the 17 reported homicides, suspects have been identified in 9 cases, apprehended in 9, charged in 4 and convicted in none. One homicide was ruled justifiable by prosecutors, and 1 other, caused by reckless driving rather than malice aforethought, was charged as homicide, but not murder. Not counting those two, the police department acknowledges 15 murders in its tabulation for the year.
Of the 18 reported homicides, suspects have been identified in 10 cases, apprehended in 10, charged in 5 and convicted in none. One homicide was ruled justifiable by prosecutors, and 1 other, caused by reckless driving rather than malice aforethought, was charged as homicide, but not murder. Not counting those two, the police department acknowledges 16 murders in its tabulation for the year.


16 of the 17 reported homicides were shootings. 5 deaths came during robberies, 2 at altercations at places of business, 1 in a domestic dispute, and 2 others were the result of ongoing arguments. 4 incidents took place on the streets, 6 at private homes, 2 at businesses, and 1 at an apartment complex. 14 victims were males and 3 were females.
17 of the 18 reported homicides were shootings. 5 deaths came during robberies, 2 at altercations at places of business, 1 in a domestic dispute, and 2 others were the result of ongoing arguments. 4 incidents took place on the streets, 7 at private homes, 2 at businesses, and 1 at an apartment complex. 15 victims were males and 3 were females.


==Listing by date==
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# [[March 23]]: Tyrel Peoples, 19, was found shot in his car at 1420 [[44th Street Ensley|44th Street]] in [[Ensley]]. No arrest. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/03/birmingham_police_investigate_96.html report])
# [[March 23]]: Tyrel Peoples, 19, was found shot in his car at 1420 [[44th Street Ensley|44th Street]] in [[Ensley]]. No arrest. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/03/birmingham_police_investigate_96.html report])
# [[April 23]]: Jacobi Bennett, 29, was shot to death at a house on the 5000 block of [[43rd Place North]] during an incident in which a woman was also injured. Harold Burch, the woman's ex-boyfriend, was arrested and charged with capital murder and attempted murder. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/04/birmingham_man_charged_in_mond_1.html report])
# [[April 23]]: Jacobi Bennett, 29, was shot to death at a house on the 5000 block of [[43rd Place North]] during an incident in which a woman was also injured. Harold Burch, the woman's ex-boyfriend, was arrested and charged with capital murder and attempted murder. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/04/birmingham_man_charged_in_mond_1.html report])
# [[April 26]]: Luther Lee Harrell, 39, was shot to death at 728-A [[6th Avenue West]]. Edward Lee Burrough was arrested and charged with murder. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/04/arrest_made_in_fatal_thursday.html report])


==Responses==
==Responses==

Revision as of 12:59, 29 April 2012

This is a List of Birmingham homicides in 2012. 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.

18 homicides have been reported in the city as of April 29, putting Birmingham on pace for 55 in 2012. Based on the 2012 census estimate of 206,926 population, that represents 26.6 homicides per 100,000 population for the year. Birmingham had 61 homicides in 2011, 63 in 2010, 72 in 2009, and a record of 141 in 1992. At this time in 2011 there had been 23 homicides.

Birmingham is averaging 4.5 homicides per month, or one every 6.7 days. There were 8 incidents in January, 3 in February, 5 in March and 2 so far in April. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 31 days between March 23 and April 23. Six deaths were reported on Sundays, 4 on Mondays, 1 on a Tuesday, 1 on a Wednesday, 2 on Thursdays, 4 on Fridays and none on Saturdays.

Of the 18 reported homicides, suspects have been identified in 10 cases, apprehended in 10, charged in 5 and convicted in none. One homicide was ruled justifiable by prosecutors, and 1 other, caused by reckless driving rather than malice aforethought, was charged as homicide, but not murder. Not counting those two, the police department acknowledges 16 murders in its tabulation for the year.

17 of the 18 reported homicides were shootings. 5 deaths came during robberies, 2 at altercations at places of business, 1 in a domestic dispute, and 2 others were the result of ongoing arguments. 4 incidents took place on the streets, 7 at private homes, 2 at businesses, and 1 at an apartment complex. 15 victims were males and 3 were females.

Listing by date

  1. January 3: Cordarious Hawthorne, 23, was shot to death during an altercation at the Emerald Parc Apartments at 648 Earline Circle in Spring Lake. William Howard turned himself in to police the same day and was charged with murder. (link)
  2. January 4: Cedric Dickson, 54, was shot to death on the 3700 block of Laurel Avenue in Riley-Travellick. No arrest. (report)
  3. January 16: Thomas Anderson, 39, was shot to death during an altercation at 2304 16th Street North in Acipco-Finley. James Powell, an acquaintance of Anderson's involved in an ongoing dispute, was arrested and charged with murder. (report)
  4. January 29: Ronnie Render, 42, one of five victims found shot to death at a home at 3113 Avenue S in Ensley Highlands after a report of a robbery in progress. Three suspects have been charged with 5 counts each of capital murder. (report)
  5. January 29: Charles "C. J." Render, 21, nephew of Ronnie, one of five victims in Ensley Highlands robbery
  6. January 29: Jeffrey Davis, Jr, 23, the third of five victims in Ensley Highlands robbery
  7. January 29: Jonathan Sanchez, 23, the fourth of five victims in Ensley Highlands robbery
  8. January 29: Demetrius Sanford, 19, the fifth of five victims in Ensley Highlands robbery
  9. February 3: William Leon Mason, 42, who had spent his evening harassing customers at beauty salons, pulled a knife on the owner of Soul Ville Head Shop in North Birmingham and was shot to death. No charges are expected to be filed. (report)
  10. February 9: Isaac Spencer, 44, previously convicted for attempted murder of a police officer and indicted for trafficking cocaine, was found shot to death on his front porch 825 23rd Street Southwest. No arrest. (report)
  11. February 12: Diane Letresse Moss, 32, was killed in a shooting outside a nightclub at 1105 3rd Avenue West. Two others were wounded. No arrest. (report)
  12. March 5: Victor Cunningham, 28, was shot to death as he arrived at his home at 927 Garden Street in Southwest Birmingham. No arrest. (report)
  13. March 9: Lawrence L. Martin, 50, was killed when his car was struck by another vehicle on the 8900 block of 1st Avenue North in East Lake. Jessie Cook had fallen asleep at the wheel and crossed the median. She was charged with misdemeanor criminally negligent homicide. (report)
  14. March 12: DeMarcus Horton, 19, was shot to death on the porch of a house at 4817 Avenue V near Five Points West. Two other victims are expected to recover. No arrest. (report)
  15. March 16: Acquanita Rucker, 40, was found dead in the 1100 block of 47th Street North. No arrest. (report)
  16. March 23: Tyrel Peoples, 19, was found shot in his car at 1420 44th Street in Ensley. No arrest. (report)
  17. April 23: Jacobi Bennett, 29, was shot to death at a house on the 5000 block of 43rd Place North during an incident in which a woman was also injured. Harold Burch, the woman's ex-boyfriend, was arrested and charged with capital murder and attempted murder. (report)
  18. April 26: Luther Lee Harrell, 39, was shot to death at 728-A 6th Avenue West. Edward Lee Burrough was arrested and charged with murder. (report)

Responses

A march against violence, sponsored by Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference was held on April 10 in Ensley.

References

  • Ruisi, Anne (April 10, 2012) "March against murder and violence slated Tuesday in Birmingham's Ensley neighborhood." Birmingham News

External links

See also

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