Birmingham’s 5th homicide this week under investigation
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Published: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:50 AM CDT|Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:19 AM CDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating a homicide that happened during a home invasion.
The deadly shooting happened just after 2 a.m. Wednesday in the 3600 block of Hemlock Avenue Southwest.
West Precinct Officers found 44-year-old Fredrick Carnell Sykes dead from a gunshot wound inside the home.
Police say someone forced their way into the home and fired shots at Sykes.
We will update this story when more information becomes available.
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