Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Victim information: Earnest Christion Jr., (68), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Shortly after 7 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Stabbed call at a residence in the 2500 Block of 15th Street Ensley. Officers […]
Media Release 282- Statement from the Birmingham Police Department
Statement from the Birmingham Police Department As a result of BPD’s new focus on our intelligence-led approach and continued collaboration with law enforcement partners, we’ve received information from an agency in neighboring Georgia regarding potential street racing and exhibition driving events in the Atlanta Metro area that may continue into Birmingham. We are relaunching Operation […]
Media Release 281- BPD Felony Assault Detectives Arrest Suspect in Shooting that Injured Three Including Two Children
BPD Felony Assault Detectives Arrest Suspect in Shooting that Injured Three, Including Two Children The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained arrest warrants on a suspect in connection to an October shooting that injured three victims, including two children. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in the 1400 Block of 3rd Avenue […]
Media Release 280- BPD’s Crime Reduction Team and Tactical Unit Arrest Three Suspects in the Martavius Williams Homicide Investigation
BPD Detectives Arrest Three Suspects in the Martavius Williams Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained arrest warrants for three suspects in connection to the murder of Martavius Williams. He was shot and killed on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in the 8200 Block of 1st Avenue North. Suspects information: Cameron Scales, (18), […]
Media Release 279- BPD Patrol Officers Make Two Arrests After Facebook Marketplace Robbery
BPD Patrol Officers Make Two Arrests After Facebook Marketplace Robbery The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained two arrest warrants on two suspects in connection to a robbery investigation. The robbery investigation began on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in 700 Block of 81st Place South. Suspects Information: Briana Bonds, (23), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. […]
Media Release 278- Homicide Investigation- 3rd Avenue South
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is working to identify the victim. At around 7:25 p.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to a Shot Spotter alert in the 200 Block of 3rd Avenue South. Officers arrived on […]
Media Release 277- Arrest Made in the Randolph Taylor Jr. Homicide Investigation
Arrest Made in the Randolph Taylor Jr. Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Randolph Taylor Jr. He was shot and killed in the afternoon of Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 633 Cotton Avenue Southwest. Suspect information: Jhontaye Cobb, (24), B/M, […]
Media Release 276- 9-Year-Old Shot at Huffman Apartment Complex
9-Year-Old Boy Shot at Huffman Apartment Complex The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a 9-year-old boy and damaged numerous apartments and vehicles. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. At around 1:25 a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to multiple calls of Shots Fired at the Springville Landing apartment complex […]
Media Release 275- Homicide Investigation- Cotton Avenue Southwest
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as: Randolph Taylor Jr., (48), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At around 12:25 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to a Shot Spotter call in the 600 Block of […]
Media Release 274-BPD Hosting Physical Agility Screening
BPD Hosting Physical Agility Screening The Birmingham Police Department will host a Physical Agility Screening on Saturday, December 14, 2024 @ 8 a.m. at the Birmingham Police Academy (401 6th Avenue South). Applicants will need to bring their driver’s license. Please wear athletic clothing and shoes. *Upon successful completion of the application and hiring process, […]
