Crime & Safety
Birmingham Shooting: 1 Dead In Sunday Homicide
A shooting victim died in the hospital shortly after being found shot at a Birmingham residence.
BIRMINGHAM, AL — A shooting Sunday morning in Birmingham is now being investigated as a homicide after the victim died in the hospital later in the afternoon.
The shooting occurred around 11:30 at 2nd Court West and 12th Street, according to Sgt. Johnny Williams of the Birmingham PD. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Clasco Cartez, was transported to Princeton Hospital and later succumbed to the injuries.
Police say they do not have a suspect in the shooting.
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Anyone who has information pertaining to the case is asked to contact the Birmingham Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
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