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Derrick Antonio Blackman

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Mar 31, 2026

Victim Details

Derrick Antonio Blackman

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2026-03-31

45

Derrick

Antonio Blackman

07/04/2026

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In the North Titusville community of Birmingham, Alabama, a burst of gunfire on the afternoon of March 31, 2026, tragically ended the life of 45-year-old Derrick Antonio Blackman. The shooting occurred on the front porch of a residence in the 300 block of Iota Avenue, where Blackman was found suffering from his injuries. Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident marked another homicide in a year that was already raising community concerns about in ...
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  • WBMA: Birmingham Police make homicide arrest within 48 hours
  • WVTM: Shooting victim found on porch in Birmingham's North Titusville community identified
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