Birmingham ‘completely devastated’ after 7 killed, 10 injured in past week, police chief says
Updated Apr 08, 2021;
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At least 17 people have been shot in the city of Birmingham – seven of them fatally – in the past week and Police Chief Patrick Smith on Thursday vowed to get justice for each and every one of the victims.
“Over the past few days, the city has been completely devastated as we’ve witnessed unimaginable acts of violence committed by members of our community,’' Smith said.
“I stand before you with a very heavy heart, because I know that this is useless violence that has plagued many of our young adults and simply did not need to happen.”