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Cartez Juan Woolen

Case from Ensley, AL dated Sep 02, 2014

Victim Details

Cartez Juan Woolen

Male

Black / African American

Ensley

AL

2014-09-02

38

Cartez

Juan Woolen

07/13/2026

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In the late summer of 2014, tragedy struck the Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, with the death of 38-year-old Cartez Juan Woolen. On September 2nd, what began as a seemingly ordinary day ended in violence that would leave a family grieving and a community searching for answers. Woolen was reportedly outside, engaged in conversation with others, when an altercation escalated, leading to his fatal shooting.

The immediate aftermath of the incident was marked by a sense of urgency ...
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  • AL.com: Birmingham police chief says homicide numbers still down for year despite 'horrific holiday weekend'
  • Birmingham police investigate 6th homicide since Friday - WBRC
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    I was reflecting on the impact Woolen’s death has had on the community, especially in Ensley, and ... ...Read More
    07/04/2024
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    I've been reading through the threads about Cartez Woolen, and what really strike... ...Read More
    09/28/2023
    It's truly concerning to think about how systemic issues and community conditions can have such a pr... ...Read More
    02/10/2023
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