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Media Release 210

Arrest Made Shooting Investigation  The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made in a shooting investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 2709 7th Ave South. The suspect has been identified as: Brandon Tamburelli, (26), W/M, of Mount Olive, Alabama.  At approximately 1:30 a.m., officers from the South Precinct responded […]

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Media Release 209

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred  on Sunday , August 29, 2021, at 509 Avenue G, in the Pratt City community. The victim has been identified as Artez McGowen (21) b/m of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:51 p.m., officers from the Birmingham Police Department’s West […]

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Media Release 208

Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made in the murder of Bryce Landrus Berry. Berry was murdered on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. The suspect has been identified as: Ladarius Devon Johnson, (26), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives presented the information gathered to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s […]

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Media Release 207

Homicide Investigation  The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred  on Wednesday , August 25, 2021, at the Smart Food Mart located at 900 20th Street Ensley. The victim has been identified as Kevin Devose (47), b/m of Birmingham, Alabama.  Just before 10:00 p.m., officers from West Precinct responded […]

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Media Release 206

Homicide Investigation  The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred  on Wednesday , August 25, 2021 in the 6200 block of 2nd Avenue South. The victim has been identified as Earnest Porter Smith, (35), b/m of Birmingham, Alabama.  At approximately 6:36 p.m., officers from East Precinct responded to a […]

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Media Release 205

BPD 150th Anniversary Celebration   The Birmingham Department would like to cordially invite the public to attend our 150-year Celebration. Our Sesquicentennial Celebration will include a Live DJ, free food, food trucks, and a host of fun activities. The event will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Railroad Park from 11:00 a.m. until […]

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Media Release 204

Homicide Investigation  The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred  on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 1121 of Princeton Avenue South West. The victim has been identified as Bryce Landrus Berry, (26), b/m of Center Point, Alabama.  At 4:09 p.m. the officers from West Precinct responded to a call […]

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Media Release 203

Reclassification of Justifiable Homicide  The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Marcus Leroy Williams, 23, B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Investigators presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson […]

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Media Release 202

Critical Missing Person Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports Jayce Johnson was located; he is safe.   Critical Missing Person Investigation (Media Release 201) The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a critical missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the child in the attached photo. […]

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Media Release 201

Critical Missing Person Investigation (Media Release 201) The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a critical missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the child in the attached photo. Critical Missing Person: Jayce Johnson, (5), B/M light complexion Jayce Johnson was last seen in the 8100 block […]

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