Rising Homicide Rates in Birmingham Spark Police Investigation

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A man was shot and killed near a busy intersection in southwest Birmingham. Police found the victim unresponsive under a building's awning and pronounced him dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not been released, and details about the incident are limited. This marks the 93rd homicide in Birmingham this year, with a total of 132 homicides in Jefferson County. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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