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William Edwards

Death by Force
Case Description
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On September 1, 2018, 16-year-old William Edwards, a junior at Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Alabama, was fatally shot in his bedroom. Around 12:30 a.m., multiple rounds were fired from outside his residence on 80th Street North, penetrating his room and striking him. Emergency responders pronounced Edwards dead at the scene.

Edwards was an active member of the Woodlawn High School football team, known for his vibrant personality and positive influence on his peers. His untimely ...Read More
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  • AL.com: 16-year-old Woodlawn High junior shot to death in east Birmingham home
  • http://www.wbrc.com: 16-year-old Woodlawn HS student identified as victim in B’ham shooting
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    Victim Details

    William Edwards

    Male

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2018-09-01

    16

    William

    Edwards

    Yes

    11/23/2025

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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact of losing William Edwards on his football team and his c... ...Read More
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