List of homicides in 2006
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This is a List of Jefferson County homicides in 2006. A total of 151 homicides were reported within the county during 2006. 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 prosecutors.
The homicide rate for Jefferson County, based on the 2005 census estimate of 657,229 population, was 21.8 homicides per 100,000 population for the year. The county had 143 homicides in 2005. Jefferson County averaged 12.6 homicides per month, or one every 2.55 days. Neighboring Shelby County had 4 homicides reported in 2006.
Listing
Unincorporated Jefferson County
- 17 homicides
Bessemer
- 11 homicides
Hueytown
- 3 homicides
Hoover
- 2 homicides
Fairfield
- 1 homicide
Fultondale
- 1 homicide
Irondale
- 1 homicide
Tarrant
- 1 homicide
West Jefferson Prison
- 1 homicide
References
- Robinson, Carol (January 1, 2007) "Birmingham homicides up." Birmingham News.
External links
- 2006 Birmingham Homicide Map at wiat.com