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# [[January 1]]: Desmond Bias, 36, was shot to death at 3212 [[Wesley Avenue]] in [[Germania Park]] ({{Locate address inline | address=3212+Wesley+Ave | type=h | zoom=17}}) 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. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2014/01/just_90_minutes_into_new_year.html report]) | # [[January 1]]: Desmond Bias, 36, was shot to death at 3212 [[Wesley Avenue]] in [[Germania Park]] ({{Locate address inline | address=3212+Wesley+Ave | type=h | zoom=17}}) 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. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2014/01/just_90_minutes_into_new_year.html report]) | ||
# [[January 21]]: | # [[January 21]]: Derrick Green, 27, was found shot to death on the sidewalk on the 2900 block of [[Avenue T Ensley|Avenue T]] in [[Ensley]] ({{Locate address inline | address=2900+Ave+T+Ensley | type=h | zoom=17}}) following a shootout suspected to have erupted from a drug deal. A suspect, also wounded, was later admitted to [[Princeton Baptist Medical Center]] for treatment. ([http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2014/01/one_dead_one_wounded_following.html report]) | ||
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Revision as of 13:26, 22 January 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 2 homicides have been reported in the city as of January 21, putting the city on pace for 34.8 for the year. Based on the 2012 census estimate of 212,038 population, that would represent 16.4 homicides per 100,000 population. Birmingham had 67 homicides in 2013, a record low of 63 in 2011, and a record high of 141 in 1992. At this time in 2013 there had been 5 homicides reported.
The city has averaged 2.95 homicides per month, or one every 10.5 days. There have been 2 incidents so far in January. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 20 days between January 1 and 21. 1 death was reported on a Tuesday and one on a Wednesday.
Of the 2 reported homicides, suspects have been identified in 2 cases, apprehended in 2, and charged in none. 1 homicide was ruled justifiable by prosecutors. The police department therefore acknowledges 1 murder in its own tabulation for the year. None of the chargeable homicides so far were caused by reckless driving rather than malice aforethought.
Two of the two reported homicides were shootings. Both took place on the streets. Both were reported in the West Precinct. One originated as a domestic argument. Both victims were male.
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 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. A suspect, also wounded, was later admitted to Princeton Baptist Medical Center for treatment. (report)