Media Release 177- Arrest Made in the Ladarrius Kennedy Homicide Investigation
Arrest Made in the Ladarrius Kennedy Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have made an arrest in a recent homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 1017 3rd Avenue West and claimed the life of Ladarrius Kennedy.
The suspect has been identified as:
Justin Hall, (36), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
After the shooting, BPD officers arrested the suspect near Rickwood Field. Officers transported him to BPD Headquarters where BPD Felony Assault detectives interviewed him.
Justin Hall was later booked into the Jefferson County Jail on an Attempted Murder Warrant with a bond of $100,000.
Justin Hall’s charges will be upgraded due to the passing of Ladarrius Kennedy.
The motive for this shooting remains unclear.
NOTE: Assistance from the community helped investigators greatly in this investigation.
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Media Release 177- Arrest Made in the Ladarrius Kennedy Homicide Investigation
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Homicide Investigation
(Media Release 175)
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, July 29, 2024.
The victim has been identified as:
Ladarrius Kennedy, (31), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.
At approximately 10:50 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at 1017 3rd Avenue West.
Officers arrived on the scene when they observed the victim lying unresponsive on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived and transported the victim to UAB Hospital.
On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the victim succumbed to his injuries.
Additional details are limited currently.
There is no one in custody.
Anyone with information about the case, please get in touch with the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or remain anonymous and receive a cash reward by dialing Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.
Crime Stoppers pays tipsters cash rewards of up to $5,000 for their tips.
This is Birmingham’s 85th murder investigation of 2024 with 8 justifiable death rulings.
The Birmingham Police Department adheres to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines set for all law enforcement agencies across the United States. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines do not require law enforcement agencies to include justifiable death investigations in the total homicide investigations counts.
**The information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed**
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