Arrest Made in the Otis Jones Jr. Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the arson/murder of Otis Jones Jr. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in the 1000 Block of Westley Street. The suspect has been identified as: Keechaundra Deshay Cook, […]
Media Release 6- Public’s Assistance with the Ryan Johnson Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance with the Ryan Johnson Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Sunday, April 23, 2023, that claimed the life of Ryan Johnson. At approximately 1:15 AM, a BPD officer was working in an off-duty capacity at a nightclub in the 100 Block of […]
Media Release 5- Homicide Investigation- Westley Street
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 28, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Otis Jones Jr., (44), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. On Thursday, December 28, 2023, at approximately 4:55 a.m., East Precinct officers along with Birmingham Fire and Rescue (BFR) personnel were dispatched […]
Media Release 4- Homicide Investigation- Green Crest Turn
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Mia Nickson, (21), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:45 a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at a residence in the 800 Block of Green […]
Media Release 3- Shots Fired During Burglary at Episcopal Place Independent Living Facility
Shots Fired During Burglary at Episcopal Place Independent Living Facility The Birmingham Police Department has launched a burglary investigation at the Episcopal Place Independent Living Facility. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. At around 7:52 a.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to a Burglary in Progress at Episcopal Place Independent Living Facility (1112 […]
Media Release 2- Homicide Investigation- 7th Avenue South
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 6, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Ledaron Pope, (43), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:05 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call in the 8400 Block of 7th Avenue South. […]
Media Release 1- 12-Year-Old Child Shot in South Eastlake
12-Year-Old Child Shot in South Eastlake The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting in the South Eastlake Community that left a 12-year-old child in critical condition. The incident occurred on Friday, January 5, 2024. At around 6:30 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Shot Spotter Alert in the 8300 Block of Division […]
