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Media Release 137

Reclassification of Justifiable Homicide The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Tavarius Hampton. The incident occurred on Monday, May 17, 2021. Investigators presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office ruled the […]

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Media Release 136

Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made in connection to the murder of Keith Hardy. Hardy was murdered on May 12, 2021 in the 2900 block of Gallant Drive at the Monarch Ridge Apartments. The suspect has been identified as Quanderius Sanders, (20), b/m, of Fairfield, Alabama. […]

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Media Release 135

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, May 21, 2021. The victim has been identified as: Rondarius Oji Bryant, (30), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 7:15 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to 1528 Warrior Road (King’s Foods) on report of a person shot. Officers arrived […]

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Media Release 134

Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Detectives requests assistance from the public in identifying a person of interest in the attached photo. On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., an unknown black male entered CVS Pharmacy, located at 1675 Montclair Road, approached the front corner and […]

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Media Release 133

Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the subject in the attached photo. The missing person has been identified as: Holli Jo Wilson, (37), W/F, 5’10’’ 190 pounds, of Birmingham, Alabama. Holli Jo Wilson’s family members […]

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Media Release 132

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the deceased has been identified in a homicide that occurred on Monday, May 17, 2021. The incident occurred at a residence in the 7700 block of 6th Ave South. The deceased has been identified as Tavarius Hampton, (25), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. This was Birmingham’s 43rd homicide […]

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Media Release 131

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, May 17, 2021 at a residence in the 7700 block of 6th Avenue South. The victim will be identified upon notification of next of kin. Just before 12:30 p.m., Birmingham Police Officers responded to the location on […]

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Media Release 130

Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the deceased suspect has been identified in the officer involved shooting that occurred on May 16,20201. The Jefferson County Coroner has identified the deceased as: Brian Timothy Dunne (39), W/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.   Four Officers Wounded in Officer Involved Shooting/ Suspect Deceased The Birmingham […]

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Media Release 129

Double Homicide Investigation Update The Jefferson County Coroner has identified the victims in a double homicide that occurred on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in the 1000 block of Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South. (Brother Bryan Park) The victims have been identified as: Courtney Jan Ashley (35), W/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. Brian Anthony Adkins (34), B/M, […]

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Media Release 128

Officer Involved Shooting Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the two injured Birmingham Police Officers has been identified. Both officers were wounded by gunfire while executing a search warrant for a double homicide suspect. Jeremy Dorr (age 40). Officer Dorr is a 16-year veteran of the Birmingham Police Department. Officer Dorr is assigned to the […]

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