Public’s Assistance with the LaKevin Debruce Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in the 2600 Block of Avenue C that claimed the life of LaKevin Debruce. At approximately 4:01 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to a call of a person […]
Media Release 149- Operation Knight Rider Continuation
Operation Knight Rider Continuation The Birmingham Police Department would like to provide additional updates on Operation Knight Rider. During the weekend of May 31–June 1, and the weekend of June 22-23, 2024, BPD efficiently deployed resources across different city locations, resulting in 6 arrests, the impounding of 4 vehicles (including 1 stolen vehicle), and the […]
Media Release 148-Update in the Aston Starkey Homicide Investigation
Update in the Aston Starkey Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives received information that the suspect wanted in connection to the murder of 13-year-old Aston Starkey, which occurred on March 2, 2024, is deceased. The suspect has been identified as: Serena Starkey, (53), W/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives received notification on Monday, June […]
Media Release 147-Officer-Involved Shooting-34th Street South
Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an officer-involved shooting investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, June 24, 2024. The male has been identified as: Daniel Allen Johnson, (43), W/M of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 8:31 p.m., a South Precinct officer was dispatched to a Disorderly Person call in the 700 Block of […]
Media Release 146- Homicide Investigation- 5th Avenue South
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, June 21, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Rufus Brock, (34), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At around 11:05 a.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to Multiple People Shot at the Oak Tree Apartments located in the 4400 Block […]
Media Release 145- Arrest Made in the Cornelia Lathan Homicide Investigation
Arrest Made in the Cornelia Lathan Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of 15-year-old Cornelia Lathan. She was shot and killed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The suspect has been identified as: Otis Lee Montgomery III, (27), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. […]
Media Release 144- Homicide Investigation-New Hill Court
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Nakita Nicole Walker, (26) B/F, of Hoover, Alabama. At around 10:15 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at a residence in the 700 Block of […]
Media Release 143- Homicide Investigation-18th Street North
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Maurice McGhee Davis, (40), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At around 11:20 a.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call in the 1500 Block of 18th Street North. […]
Media Release 142- Arrest Made in the Demarco Thomas Homicide Investigation
Arrest Made in the Demarco Thomas Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Demarco Thomas. He was shot and killed on Friday, June 7, 2024, in the 400 Block of 9th Street West. During the investigation, BPD Homicide detectives identified a […]
Media Release 141- Homicide Investigation-25th Street North
Homicide Investigation: 2 Juveniles Shot The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on June 19, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Cornelia Rose Lathan, (15), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. At around 12:20 p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of Two Juveniles Shot at the Park Place […]
