Operation Knight Rider Continuation The Birmingham Police Department would like to provide additional updates on Operation Knight Rider. During the week of May 6th – 12th, BPD efficiently deployed resources across different city locations, resulting in 19 arrests, impounding of 7 vehicles (including 3 stolen vehicles), and seizure of 11 firearms. The suspects apprehended during […]
Media Release 101- Join Birmingham Police Department for National Police Week
Join Birmingham Police Department for National Police Week The Birmingham Police Department will be recognizing National Police Week from Sunday, May 12th to Saturday, May 18th with two main events. On May 16th, we will be hosting our annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ceremony at Railroad Park (1600 1st Avenue South) beginning at 10:00 a.m. On […]
Media Release 100- Homicide Investigation- 59th Street N
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Michael Phillip Coleman, (62), B/M of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 2:50 p.m., East Precinct officers were responding to a ShotSpotter notification of approximately 6 gunshots fired, in the 100 Block […]
Media Release 99-Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond Addresses Two Separate Shooting Incidents Involving Children
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond Addresses Two Separate Shooting Incidents Involving Children This past weekend our city experienced two separate incidents where two innocent children were victimized due to gun violence. This unfortunate event is deeply saddening and absolutely unacceptable. It is vital for us to acknowledge the shared responsibility we carry to ensure the […]
Media Release 98- Attempt to Identify Attempted Murder Suspect
Attempt to Identify Attempted Murder Suspect Detectives request assistance from the public in identifying an Attempted Murder suspect shown in the attached photos. The person shown is wanted in the Attempted Murder of an adult male. The shooting occurred on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in the 6800 Block of 1st Avenue North. The victim was […]
Media Release 97- Assault Investigation- Gate City
8-Year-Old Girl Shot in Gate City The Birmingham Police Department has launched an assault investigation after an 8-year-old girl was shot in Gate City. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 12, 2024. At around 9 p.m., East Precinct officers received multiple Shot Spotter alerts in and around the Marks Village Housing Community (Gate City). Officers […]
Media Release 96- Assault Investigation- Cullman Avenue
Father and Juvenile Son Shot in West Birmingham The Birmingham Police Department has launched an assault investigation after a father and his juvenile son were shot in West Birmingham. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Just before 2 p.m. West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Shot Spotter alert in the 1500 Block […]
Media Release 95- Public’s Assistance with the Litfelton Frost Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance with the Litfelton Frost Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Thursday, October 27, 2022, in the 4100 Block of 38th Avenue North, that claimed the life of Litfelton Frost. At approximately 4:30 PM, Birmingham 9-1-1 received a call regarding a person shot […]
Media Release 94- Justifiable Death Ruling- 7th Way Northwest
Justifiable Death Ruling The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Derrick Keith. The incident occurred on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in the 2300 Block of 7th Way Northwest. Investigators presented the information gathered to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, […]
Media Release 93-BPD Detectives Arrest Robbery Sexual Assault Suspect
BPD Detectives Arrest Robbery / Sexual Assault Suspect Birmingham Police Department Robbery and Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives have made an arrest in an ongoing Robbery / Sexual Assault investigation. The suspect has been identified as: Christian Jerel Thomas, (36), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. In February, BPD Robbery detectives investigated a report of a victim […]
