Murder investigation underway in Birmingham city centre

Birmingham police are investigating a homicide in the 2500 block of 7th Avenue North Thursday afternoon (photo courtesy of James Johnston).

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WIAT) – Birmingham police are investigating a homicide in the 2500 block of 7th Avenue North Thursday afternoon.

The report was received shortly after 3 p.m. The Public Affairs Department is on its way to provide further details.

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