The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a homicide investigation. The incident occurred Thursday, January 15, 2015 in the 1600 Block of 3rd Ave. West (Birmingham Inn).
The victim has been identified as:
Lucretia Rachel, B/F, 45, of Birmingham, Alabama
The suspect has been identified as:
Johnny Coach, B/M, 50, of Birmingham, Alabama. A Murder warrant with a $75,000 bond has been obtained against the suspect. The suspect is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.
The investigation revealed the victim was killed by strangulation.
If there is anyone who has additional information pertaining to this case, they are encouraged to contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 254-7777.
Homicide Investigation
The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred Monday, January 26, 2015 at 34th Street North and 33rd Avenue North.
The identity of the victim will be released upon notification of immediate family.
On Monday, January 26, 2015 North Precinct officers were dispatched to the listed location on a person shot. Upon arrival, officers found the victim lying on his back in a pool of blood with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his right leg. Officers observed a trail of blood going down the street for about eight yards. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by Birmingham Fire and Rescue.
Our investigation revealed that the victim was being chased by a white colored four door vehicle. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. Detectives are investigating the death as a homicide.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are encouraged to contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 254-7777.
