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Patrick W. Watson

Case from Birmingham, AL dated May 25, 2020

Victim Details

Patrick W. Watson

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2020-05-25

39

Patrick

W. Watson

Yes

07/01/2026

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In the early hours of a Memorial Day in 2020, the life of 39-year-old Patrick W. Watson II was tragically cut short by gun violence in Birmingham, Alabama. The shooting occurred on May 25th on Tempest Drive, where Watson was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of first responders, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The Birmingham Police Department quickly launched a homicide investigation into the death of the male victim. Their efforts led to the identificat ...
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  • CBS 42: Arrest made in deadly Tempest Drive shooting
  • https://www.wbrc.com: Birmingham police charge 35-year-old man in Monday’s overnight homicide
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