Kenneth James

Murdered
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Birmingham police are investigating two fatal shootings in the city that occurred Friday and today.

Kenneth James, 49, was discovered by detectives about 9:50 p.m. Friday in the 2900 block of Avenue Z, Ensley, said police spokesman Sgt. Johnny Williams Jr.

James was found shot in the back, according to Williams. He was taken to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Today, about 1:30 p.m., another man, whose identity had not been released Saturday night, w ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Kenneth James

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Birmingham

    AL

    2011-10-20

    49

    Kenneth

    James


    Area Body Found:
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