Larry Pettway

Murdered
Case Description
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On June 5, 2020, 70-year-old Larry Pettway was fatally shot in Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. near the intersection of 17th Street and Jefferson Avenue SW. Responding officers found Pettway lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound; he was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigations revealed that Pettway was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire of a nearby shooting. On July 15, 2020, the Birmingham Police Department i ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Larry Pettway

    Male

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2020-06-05

    70

    Larry

    Pettway

    Yes

    11/11/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    I'm curious about where Larry worked before, can anyone share that information?... ...Read More
    10/30/2024
    Larry Pettway was a Black / African American male, 70 years old at the time of his disappearance. He... ...Read More
    10/02/2023
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