Crime
Male and female found shot to death in southwest Birmingham
The Birmingham Police Department has launched a double homicide investigation following a tragic incident that took place late on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Authorities are withholding the names of the victims pending notification of their next of kin.
Around 10:29 p.m., officers from the West Precinct responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle that had come to a stop on the sidewalk along the 1300 Block of Princeton Avenue Southwest.
The vehicle, which had visible bullet holes, was seen by a passerby slowly rolling backward before it eventually halted in front of an abandoned residence.
Observing the bullet-riddled car, the witness immediately alerted 911 Emergency Services.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male and female inside the vehicle, both unresponsive and suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced both individuals deceased at the scene.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the shooting occurred before the vehicle came to a stop on the sidewalk.
However, further details remain limited as detectives work to uncover more information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Currently, there are no suspects in custody, and police have not yet provided information on potential motives or suspects.
This tragic incident marks Birmingham’s 125th and 126th homicide investigations for the year 2024, with an additional 11 cases classified as justifiable deaths.
The Birmingham Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this case to come forward.
Those who may have details that could assist in the investigation are encouraged to contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.