Fredrick Carnell Sykes, 44, is Birmingham’s 22nd homicide so far this year and the fifth in just over 48 hours. Four other men were killed between 12:40 a.m. Monday and the time of this latest homicide.
Investigators have not identified a suspect or a motive.Four other men were killed between 12:40 a.m. Monday and the time of this latest homicide.
“This is very disturbing not only for our officers and detectives, but also for our city and our community members,’’ the chief said. “The Birmingham Police Department works diligently to protect all of our community members and to prevent crime from taking place whenever possible.” Kenneth Earl Harris Jr., 42, was shot inside a Wylam home Monday night, and was pronounced dead several hours later at UAB Hospital. Police said someone opened fired into a Buffalo Street home where Harris lived, with a possible motive of revenge or retaliation against someone.
“It is extremely difficult for police to prevent or intervene before a crime occurs behind the closed doors of a residence,’’ he said.
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