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Media Release 243- Homicide Investigation- 5th Street Pratt

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Darryl Bowie, (56), B/M, of Fairfield, Alabama. At approximately 10:40 a.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call in the 400 Block of 5th Street Pratt. Officers […]

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Media Release 242- Gunfire Erupts as Officer Arrives on Car Break-In Call

Gunfire Erupts as Officer Arrives on Car Break-In Call  The Birmingham Police Department reports gunfire erupted as an officer arrived on the scene of a Car Break-In call. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. At around 8:50 p.m., the Birmingham 911 Communications Division received a call of a Car Break-In In Progress at […]

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Media Release 241- Homicide Investigation- Stoneridge Road

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Quinterrious Patton, (25), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.   At approximately 1:35 a.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at the Adona Apartment Complex, located in the […]

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Media Release 240- Homicide Investigation- Cheri Lane

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Adonnis Xavier Bishop McQueen, (17), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At 9:11 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Down call in the 400 Block of Cheri Lane. Officers […]

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Media Release 239- Four People Shot on Interstate 59 South

Four People Shot on Interstate 59 South The Birmingham Police Department reports four people have been shot after a shootout took place on Interstate 59 South. The incident occurred on Friday, November 10, 2023. At around 4:40 p.m., the Birmingham 911 Communications Division began receiving calls of a shootout on Interstate 59 South just before […]

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Media Release 238- Public’s Assistance with the Tyrone King Homicide Investigation

Public’s Assistance with the Tyrone King Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Friday, April 9, 2021, that claimed the life of Tyrone King. The preliminary investigation indicates the Birmingham Water Works vehicle was driving in the Wal-Mart parking lot when someone in a sedan […]

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Media Release 237- Arrest Made in Halloween Hit-and-Run Investigation

Arrest Made in Halloween Hit-and-Run Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained arrests warrants for two people in connection to a Halloween Hit-and-Run Accident Investigation. The incident took place in the 5600 Block of 9th Avenue South and injured three people. The suspects have been identified as: Justin Carter, (37), of Birmingham, Alabama. […]

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Media Release 236-Homicide Investigation-Brighton Road

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, November 6, 2023. The victim has not been identified. At approximately 5:00 PM, investigators from the Crimes Against Persons Division and the Tactical Operations Division, executed a search warrant on a residence in the 1400 Block of Brighton Road. […]

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Media Release 235- The Birmingham Police Department Launches New Public Safety Initiative: Connect Birmingham

The Birmingham Police Department is launching Connect Birmingham as our latest public safety initiative to ensure a better and safer Birmingham. Connect Birmingham allows BPD to help reduce crime and investigate criminal activity faster. This unique voluntary program allows BPD to help create a safer environment for all who live, work, and enjoy the City […]

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Media Release 234- Homicide Investigation- Parkway East

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 11:51 AM, East Precinct officers were dispatched to a person shot call in the 9200 Block of Parkway East. Officers arrived on […]

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