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Media Release 65- Public’s Assistance in the Timothy Pinson Homicide Investigation

Public’s Assistance in the Timothy Pinson Homicide Investigation  Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide which occurred on January 1, 2022 which claimed the life of Timothy Pinson. At approximately 7:40 a.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to 824 Cable Car Court on report of a person shot. Officers arrived […]

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Media Release 64: BPD Invites You to the Presentation for Former BPD Officer Randall Versie Smith

The Birmingham Police Department Invites You to the Presentation for Former BPD Officer Randall Versie Smith What: The Birmingham Police Departments invites you to the presentation to the family of former BPD Officer Randall Versie Smith by Attorney General Steve Marshall. On March 22, 1995, Smith along with other officers responded to a domestic dispute […]

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Media Release 63- Help Identify Armed Robbery Suspect

The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Detectives requests assistance from the public in identifying a suspect in the attached video and photos. On Friday, March 25, 2022, a community member was robbed at gunpoint of personal belongings in the 700 block of Valley Avenue. The suspect was armed with a […]

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Media Release 62- Birmingham Police Department Hosts Blood Drive with Life South

Birmingham Police Department Hosts Blood Drive with Lifesouth The Birmingham Police Department recognizes the importance of giving blood and giving back to the community. BPD will host a blood drive at the Headquarters building (1710 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203) on Monday, March 28th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in partnership with Lifesouth […]

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Media Release 61- Public’s Assistance in the Javarius Reid Homicide Investigation

Public’s Assistance in the Javarius Reid Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide which occurred on Friday, January 28, 2022 claiming the life of 17-year-old Javarius Reid. At approximately 11:40 p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of 16th Street North on report of shots […]

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Media Release 60- Officer Involved Shooting/ Homicide Investigation

Officer Involved Shooting/ Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an officer involved shooting investigation and homicide investigation is underway. The incident occurred on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the University Crossings Apartment Complex. Just after 5:00 p.m., officers from the South Precinct responded to hostage situation in the 200 block of 3rd Street SW. […]

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Media Release 59- Arrest Made in Navari Jones’ Homicide Investigation

Arrest Made in Navari Jones’ Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Navari Jones. Mr. Jones was fatally shot on Saturday, February 26, 2022, while at 905 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard. The suspect has been identified as: Ernando Dorsey, (44), […]

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Media Release 58- Reclassification of Justifiable Ruling

Reclassification of Justifiable Ruling (Update) The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in the homicide of Jonathan Dancer (26), b/m of Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred on March 16, 2022 in the 6400 block of Division Avenue.  Detectives presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the […]

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Media Release 57- Homicide Investigation- Darrius Frazier

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. The victim has been identified as: Darrius Deveal Frazier, (25), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 8:00 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to St. Vincent’s East on report of a person shot. The victim was […]

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Media Release 56- Homicide Investigation-Division Avenue

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in the 6400 block of Division Avenue. The victim has been identified as Johnathan Dancer, (26), b/m of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 11:40 a.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to the location on […]

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