Javanna Cotton Owens

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On September 13, 2020, 71-year-old Javanna "Midge" Cotton Owens was fatally shot in Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. in the 500 block of Brussels Circle. Surveillance footage showed Owens walking up to a vehicle as if she recognized the occupants. As she approached, a single gunshot was fired from the vehicle, striking her. The vehicle then fled the scene. Owens was found unresponsive in the roadway and transported to UAB Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

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    Victim Details

    Javanna Cotton Owens

    Female

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2020-09-13

    71

    Javanna

    Cotton Owens

    Yes

    11/10/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    Is there a reward being offered for any information leading to the arrest of Javanna's murderer?... ...Read More
    04/14/2024
    Does anyone know where Javanna worked? I'm trying to reach out to her for a collaboration opportunit... ...Read More
    10/18/2023