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On May 6, 2009, 21-year-old Cory Deonta Cox was fatally shot in the Southtown housing community of Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred in a courtyard on the 2300 block of 9th Avenue South, where Cox attempted to mediate a violent altercation between two brothers, who were his neighbors. During the confrontation, one brother sustained injuries and was transported to UAB Hospital, while the other fled the scene.
The Southtown community, home to approximately 700 residents, had expe ...Read More
The Southtown community, home to approximately 700 residents, had expe ...Read More
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Cory Deonta Cox
Male
Birmingham
AL
2009-05-06
21
Cory
Deonta Cox
11/26/2025
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I've been thinking about Cory Deonta Cox's tragic death in Southtown, and it's truly a tough situati... ...Read More
09/25/2024
09/25/2024
I’ve been following the tragic story of Cory Deonta Cox, and it's deeply troubling to think about ... ...Read More
09/05/2024
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Having followed the tragic case of Cory Deonta Cox, I've been thinking about the role of community s... ...Read More
07/05/2024
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