Crime & Safety
Shooting In Ensley Kills 43-Year-Old Birmingham Man
The second deadly shooting in Ensley in three days claimed the life of a 43-year-old Birmingham man Monday.
BIRMINGHAM, AL — The second deadly shooting in three days in Birmingham's Ensley community claimed the life of a 43-year-old Birmingham man. The incident occurred just after 2 p.m. in the 1500 block of 29th Street.
Sgt. Rod Mauldin of the Birmingham Police Department said the victim, identified as Anthony Jackson, Jr.,was inside of his truck when a suspect driving a silver SUV fired several times striking the victim.
Mauldin said detectives believe Jackson was targeted. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers arrival.
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Anyone who has information pertaining to the case is asked to contact the Birmingham PD Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764.
A shooting Sunday in Ensley also resulted in a fatality, after two people were shot at the intersection of Avenue V at Warrior Road.
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