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POLICE INVESTIGATE A HOMICIDE ON PHILLIPS AVENUE (UPDATE)

Aug 13th, 2009

File Number: 09-08-2108

On August 13, 2009 at approximately 3:00 AM, Mobile Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Phillips Avenue and Borer Avenue in the Josephine Allen Housing Community.

Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim identified as 45 year old Rickey Charles Deloach with at least one gunshot wound to the body. Deloach was discovered by officers shot inside of a Nissan pickup truck and was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Homicide detectives were called to the scene to investigate the incident. At this time, no suspect has been identified as the individual responsible for the death of Deloach. The investigation into this incident remains continuous and more information will be released as it becomes available. If anyone has information concerning this incident please contact the Mobile Police Department at 208-7211 or Crime Stoppers at 208-7000.

Corporal Charles D. Bagsby Jr.

Public Information Office

Office: 208-1715

Fax: 208-1758