Police rule shooting death as a justifiable homicide

Police rule shooting death as a justifiable homicide

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) -

Birmingham police say a Tuesday shooting was a justifiable homicide.

28-year-old Johnta Tate was shot to death on the 500 block of 18th Street Ensley. Detectives say he was killed during the course of a robbery.

The suspect who was taken into custody was released and will not be charged.

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