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Cartez Juan Woolen

Death by Force
Case Description
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On September 2, 2014, 38-year-old Cartez Juan Woolen was fatally shot in Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred in the Ensley neighborhood, a community that has experienced significant violence over the years. Woolen's death was one of 63 homicides reported in Birmingham that year, marking a record low since 1966. Despite the overall decrease in homicides, the Ensley area remained a hotspot for violent crime.

Prior to his death, Woolen had legal encounters, including a 2013 convicti ...Read More
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  • AL.com: Birmingham police chief says homicide numbers still down for year despite 'horrific holiday weekend'
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    Victim Details

    Cartez Juan Woolen

    Male

    Black / African American

    Ensley

    AL

    2014-09-02

    38

    Cartez

    Juan Woolen

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I was reflecting on the impact Woolen’s death has had on the community, especially in Ensley, and ... ...Read More
    07/04/2024
    Hey everyone,
    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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