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Police discover shooting victim during traffic stop

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) -

Birmingham police are piecing together details of the city's latest homicide. It happened around 8:50 p.m. Monday.

Officers stopped a speeding car that ran a red light on Woodland Avenue. Police found four people inside the car, and one was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim died after being transported to UAB Hospital.

The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Rodney Johnson of Birmingham.

Authorities have not determined where the shooting took place. Police have not made any arrests yet in the case.

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.

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