Crime & Safety
Suspect Arrested In Aug. 30 Homicide
Police have arrested a man suspected of killing 44-year-old Erick Hutchins August 30.
BIRMINGHAM, AL — The Birmingham Police Department has made an arrest in the August 30 murder of 44-year-old Erick Hutchins. Dennis Coleman, 48, was arrested Monday.
The incident occurred on Friday, August 30, at approximately 11:20 p.m.
Officers from the West Precinct responded to 5417 Watson Avenue to investigate a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers observed a person lying on the front porch of an abandoned residence unresponsive. The victim appeared to have suffered an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived along with the Jefferson County Coroner and pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
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Residents in the neighborhood called 911 to report hearing a gunshot in the area prior to the victim being located by a citizen.
A capital murder warrant has been obtained against Coleman, who is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.
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