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Media Release 302

Homicide Investigation Update

The Birmingham Police Department reports that the victim has been identified in connection with a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at approximately 11:40 a.m.

The deceased has been identified as:

Clasco Cartez Johnson, B/M, 34, of Birmingham, Alabama.

 Officers from the West Precinct responded to a call of a person shot at 2nd Court West and 12th Street.  Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim was transported to Princeton Hospital by private vehicle for treatment. Investigators later received information that the victim had succumbed to the injury and was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.

No suspect(s) are in custody. Investigators are continuing to gather information. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.

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