<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2lF3fU_0vjf4ccH00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2lF3fU_0vjf4ccH00" width="1320" height="743" >The Tuscaloosa violent crimes unit investigated the departments 17th homicide of the year.Captain Jack Kennedy tells ABC 3340 no arrest has been made in this case so far as it's still an active investigation.Council Matthew Wilson represents the district where the victim was found inside an apartment, Wilson believes this case serves as a reminder to always check on your neighbors."It's been a very traumatic experience especially seeing the situation of all of the people that were outside, family members that did not know what had happened, unanswered questions," said District 1 Councilman Matthew Wilson.A shocking and traumatic weekend for the people who live in Stillman Court apartments, tenants expressed this latest homicide is one too many."I've seen it before, I have been here for 7 years and for it to be so close you know it's kind of crazy," said Anthony Tucker.From crime data listed by the FBI, the City of Tuscaloosa reported its highest number of homicides going back as recent as 2006, it was 15 that year.With three months remaining Tuscaloosa has already surpassed that number with 17 homicides as of Saturday."The call to action is to connect with your neighbors, connect with your law enforcement, connect with our community. And how do you do that? by not being afraid to say something when you see danger," said Wilson.Stillman Court apartment is just walking distance from several churches and schools. Moving forward the community believes more needs to be done to add extra security.</div></body>

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Homicide cases on the rise in Tuscaloosa

The Tuscaloosa violent crimes unit investigated the departments 17th homicide of the year. Captain Jack Kennedy tells ABC 3340 no arrest has been made in this case so far as it's still an active investigation. Council Matthew Wilson represents the district where the victim was found inside an apartment, Wilson...