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Frederick Hooks III

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Jul 25, 2022

Victim Details

Frederick Hooks III

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2022-07-25

34

Frederick

Hooks III

Yes

07/14/2026

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In the summer of 2022, the city of Birmingham was experiencing a notable increase in violent crime. On the night of Monday, July 25th, this wave of violence tragically touched the life of Frederick Hooks III, a 34-year-old man. His body was discovered on a sidewalk in the Norwood neighborhood, leaving a community searching for answers.

The initial investigation began after North Precinct officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of 35th Street North shortly after 10:30 p.m. following a r ...
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