Melvin Anthony Burkes

Murdered
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On October 30, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., 38-year-old Melvin Anthony Burkes was fatally shot in Birmingham, Alabama's West End community. The incident occurred in the 1700 block of Pearson Avenue Southwest, where Burkes and another individual were involved in an argument with a third man. The confrontation escalated, leading the suspect to open fire, striking both Burkes and the other man.

Responding officers from the Birmingham Police Department arrived to find Burkes suffering ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Melvin Anthony Burkes

    Male

    Birmingham

    AL

    2024-10-30

    38

    Melvin

    Anthony Burkes

    11/18/2024

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