Decatur man shot to death while visiting family in Alabama

A Decatur man was shot to death in Alabama, police said.

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A Decatur man was shot to death in Alabama, police said.

A 70-year-old Decatur man was shot to death Wednesday while visiting family in Alabama, according to AL.com.

Lynnwood J. Henry traveled to Birmingham often, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office told the newspaper.

Police said Henry was traveling westbound on Avenue W when another vehicle pulled up next to him and began shooting at Henry's car. Henry then drove into a utility pole; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

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