Amin Poonwalla

Murdered

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Case Description
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On the evening of July 7, 2020, 62-year-old Amin Poonawalla, a resident of Hoover, Alabama, was fatally shot outside his business, the Ensley Food Mart, located on Avenue E in Birmingham. The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. as Poonawalla was reportedly locking up the store for the night. Responding officers found him unresponsive in the parking lot, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators believe Poonawalla was approached by the ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Amin Poonwalla

    Male

    Birmingham

    AL

    2020-07-07

    62

    Amin

    Poonwalla

    No

    11/10/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Is there going to be a candlelight vigil for Amin in memorial of his passing? I think it would be a ... ...Read More
    10/25/2024
    Does anyone know where Amin worked? I'm trying to get in touch with him for a potential opportunity ... ...Read More
    08/08/2024
    It is with deep sadness that I share the news of Amin Poonwalla's tragic murder. This senseless act ... ...Read More
    02/07/2023