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Gilbert Phillips

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Mar 03, 2008

Victim Details

Gilbert Phillips

Male

Birmingham

AL

2008-03-03

20

Gilbert

Phillips

06/22/2026

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Gilbert Phillips, a 20-year-old male from the Birmingham area, was killed on March 3, 2008, after a burst of violence turned an ordinary drive through the city’s west side into a fatal scene. According to public case summaries and obituary information, Phillips was driving along the 3000 block of Pearson Avenue when he was shot in the head. The gunfire did not just end with the shot itself. His vehicle continued forward out of control until it crashed into a utility pole on the 3300 block. He ...
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  • List of Birmingham homicides in 2008 - Bhamwiki
  • Birmingham man acquitted on 2008 capital murder charge - al.com
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