Crime & Safety
2 Dead In Separate West Birmingham Shootings
Christopher Shawn Vance was shot and killed in Ensley early Sunday morning, prior to another homicide in West Birmingham.
BIRMINGHAM, AL — A 29-year-old man was shot and killed in Ensley Sunday, according to reports by the Birmingham Police Department. The incident occurred just after 1 a.m. on 20th Place.
Sgt. Rod Mauldin of the Birmingham Police Department said the victim has been identified as 29-year-old Christopher Shawn Vance. Mauldin said the preliminary investigation suggests that Vance was involved in an altercation prior to the shooting.
A person of interest was taken into custody for further questioning.
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Later that evening, West Precinct officers responded to another shooting in the 3900 block of Todd Avenue.
The victim, identified as 30-year-old Christopher Ryan Fletcher, was pronounced dead on the scene.
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Anyone with information was asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205-254-7777.
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