From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — A 20-year-old man was killed during an apparent assault in Birmingham on Thursday, Oct. 6, at approximately 10:34 a.m.
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According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Tarik Juwan Hawkins, 20, of Birmingham, sustained a gunshot wound injury during a reported assault in the 7500 block of Georgia Road in Birmingham.
Hawkins was transported to UAB Hospital in Birmingham, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
“The death is being investigated as a homicide,” Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates stated.
The Birmingham Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
