Willie Griffin

Murdered
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On the night of February 25, 2017, in Birmingham, Alabama, 42-year-old Willie Griffin was fatally shot during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in the Kingston Housing Community, located in the 4500 block of 9th Avenue North. Griffin and 28-year-old April Brackett were inside a vehicle when a verbal altercation ensued in the presence of children. During the argument, Griffin took the keys to Brackett's vehicle and exited the car. Brackett followed him and discharged a firearm, striking G ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Willie Griffin

    Male

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2017-02-25

    42

    Willie

    Griffin

    Yes

    11/22/2024

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    I’ve been thinking about the impact this tragedy must have had on the children who witnessed it. I... ...Read More
    10/26/2024
    It's so tragic to think about the children who witnessed such a horrific event. My heart goes out to... ...Read More
    02/26/2024
    This case has been on my mind, especially thinking about those children who were there that night. I... ...Read More
    10/06/2023
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