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The city has averaged 8.5 homicides per month, or one every 3.7 days. | The city has averaged 8.5 homicides per month, or one every 3.7 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 2 chargeable homicides in 2024<!--, none of which were prosecuted as manslaughter-->. Suspects have been identified in 1 case, arrested in 1 and charged 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 2 chargeable homicides in 2024<!--, none of which were prosecuted as manslaughter-->. Suspects have been identified in 1 case, arrested in 1 and charged in 1.<!--Two suspects died by suicide without being charged. Charges in _ case were dismissed.--> | ||
At least 2 deaths so far have resulted from shootings and 1 from arson. 3 incidents occurred at private homes. | At least 2 deaths so far have resulted from shootings and 1 from arson. 3 incidents occurred at private homes. | ||
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# [[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. | # [[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 younger sister, Keechaundra Deshay Cook, was arrested and charged with capital murder. ([https://www.al.com/news/2024/01/birmingham-woman-charged-with-capital-murder-after-her-brother-dies-in-house-fire.html 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. ([https://www.al.com/news/2024/01/man-shot-dead-during-suspected-birmingham-carjacking-is-citys-1st-homicide-of-2024.html 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. ([https://www.al.com/news/2024/01/man-shot-dead-during-suspected-birmingham-carjacking-is-citys-1st-homicide-of-2024.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 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]) | ||
Revision as of 17:19, 11 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.
3 homicides have been reported in the city as of January 11. 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, 4 homicides had been reported.
The city has averaged 8.5 homicides per month, or one every 3.7 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 2 chargeable homicides in 2024. Suspects have been identified in 1 case, arrested in 1 and charged in 1.
At least 2 deaths so far have resulted from shootings and 1 from arson. 3 incidents occurred at private homes.
1 homicide took place during a robbery and 1 during a domestic dispute. The motive for 1 other homicide has not been reported.
2 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 younger sister, 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)
Responses
See also
References
External links
- Fatal Shootings in Birmingham, Alabama at the National Gun Violence Memorial