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Dontrell Gooden

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 24, 2024, 20-year-old Dontrell Gooden of Birmingham, Alabama, was found deceased in his vehicle near Spruce Avenue and Cunningham Street in the Brummit Heights neighborhood. He had been reported missing after last being seen on November 22 around 11:30 p.m. in the Crestwood area.

The Birmingham Police Department initiated a critical missing person investigation on November 23. During their search, officers located Gooden's vehicle on November 24 at approximately 7:30 p.m. I ...Read More
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  • WBMA: Missing 20-year-old found dead in Birmingham
  • 'They didn't have to kill my baby': Missing man found shot to death
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    Victim Details

    Dontrell Gooden

    Male

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2024-11-24

    20

    Dontrell

    Gooden

    11/14/2025

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