Authorities believe the shooting might have been a murder for hire.
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond said the shootingHere’s what we know so far about the deadly shooting. This story will be updated as more information is available.Police and Mayor Randall Woodfin are urging anyone with any information to speak with officers. Businesses in the area are being urged to share surveillance video.Who was killed?How did the shooting occur?The targeted victim in the murder-for-hire was likely found at the scene by the shooters.
Sunday morning. “This shouldn’t be up for debate. This morning, too many families have to pick up the pieces of an unfair new normal that doesn’t include their love one.”After last night’s shooting, there have been 122 homicides thus far this year. The city ended 2023 with 135 homicides, a 6.25% drop over 2022 which had 144 homicides. Birmingham’s 2022 homicide total wasBirmingham’s all-time record for homicides was in 1933 with 148 slayings.
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