Woodlawn High School Student Shot And Killed Saturday Morning

BIRMINGHAM, AL - A Woodlawn High School student was shot and killed just after midnight Saturday morning. The victim, 16-year-old William Edwards, was killed inside his home in east Birmingham. He was one of the captains of the Woodlawn High School football team.

A report by Alabama Media Group said East Precinct officers responded at 12:30 a.m. to the home at 331 80th Street North after notification from Shot Spotter, the city's gunfire detection system. Once on the scene, they found the teen inside the home unresponsive.

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Birmingham City Schools released this statement about the slaying:

"William Edwards was an 11th grade student at Woodlawn High School, and a member of the football team. Beginning Tuesday, and throughout the week, grief counselors will be available at the school to provide grief counseling and support for any students or staff in need."

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