Willie James Powell murdered or death by force in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Willie James Powell, 36, a Black male from Birmingham, Alabama, was shot on the afternoon of July 22, 2025, in the 3800 block of 4th Street West in North Birmingham’s Hooper City area. First responders found Willie James Powell unresponsive after reports of a person shot just after 3 p.m.; medics tried to save him and he was transported to UAB Hospital, where he died within the hour, shortly before 4 p.m. The Jefferson County Coroner identified the victim as Willie James Powell, 36.

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https://www.wbrc.com: Police: Shooting ruled justifiable after son kills father in Birmingham

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Victim Details

name

Willie James Powell

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Birmingham

state

Date of Death

2025-07-22

Age at Death

First Name

Willie

Last Name

James Powell

Last Updated

11/07/2025

Willie James Powell
Death by Force

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Willie James Powell
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