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Media Release 262- Shots Fired at Birmingham Police Officers

Shots Fired at Birmingham Police Officers The Birmingham Police Department reports shots were fired at Birmingham Police officers during a vehicle pursuit. The incident occurred on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at around 10:05 PM, West Precinct officers were in pursuit of a vehicle, in the 2000 Block of Avenue I, […]

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Media Release 261 – Homicide – 500 block of 16th Av NW

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At 1:53 am Birmingham 9-1-1 received a call that a person had been shot in the 500 block of 16th Avenue NW. Upon arrival […]

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Media Release 259 – Homicide – 1500 block of Tuscaloosa Av SW

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 18, 2022. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At 7:39 pm Birmingham 9-1-1 received a shot spotter notification for the 1500 block of Tuscaloosa Avenue SW. Upon arrival West Precinct officers observed […]

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Media Release 258 – Homicide – 400 Block 4th Street

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 18, 2022. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. Just before 10:00 am Birmingham 9-1-1 received a call that an adult male had been shot in the 400 block of 4th Street. Upon […]

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Media Release 257- Two Justifiable Death Rulings

Two Justifiable Death Rulings The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received two rulings in connection to the double homicide investigation of Tobias Mckinstry and Timmeric Bryant. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 8, 2022, while in the 8300 Block of 1st Avenue North. The preliminary investigation revealed that Mr. Tobias McKinstry was involved in […]

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Media Release 256- Public Assistance with the Jonathan Edmond Homicide Investigation

Public’s Assistance with Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Saturday, April 30, 2022, which claimed the life of 30-year-old Jonathan Edmond. At approximately 11:20 AM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 700 block of New Hill Avenue on report of a person down. […]

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Media Release 255- Help Identify EZ Comm Robbery Suspect

Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Detectives requests assistance from the public in identifying a suspect in the attached photos. On Saturday, December 10, 2022, West Precinct officers were dispatched to EZ Comm (2254 Bessemer Road) on report of a theft. Officers arrived on the scene when they […]

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Media Release 254- Birmingham Police Department Serving The Community For the Holidays

Birmingham Police Department Serving The Community For The Holidays  The holiday season is upon us and the Birmingham Police Department is bringing the Christmas cheer to our citizens this year. Here is a list of events for the holiday season where we will be giving back to our communities: December 13th, 2022: A group of […]

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Media Release 253- Double Homicide Investigation 8300 block of 1st Avenue North

Double Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a double homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 8, 2022. The victims will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 8:30 pm a shot spotter notification alerted shots had been fired in the 8300 block of 1st Avenue North. Community […]

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Media Release 252- Public Assistance in the Kiara Holcomb Homicide Investigation

Public Assistance in the Kiara Holcombe Homicide Investigation   Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information in the Kiara Holcombe homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, July 8, 2022. At approximately 6:07 pm, South Precinct officers were dispatched to Center Street and 4th Avenue Southwest on report of a person shot. Upon […]

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