The Birmingham Police Department is gearing up for the holidays and will host our annual Christmas Toy Drive. Starting on Monday, November 20th, Our Community Outreach and Public Education Division will be accepting donations of newand unwrapped toys to be given out during our annual Christmas sleigh ride. Until December 20th, participants can drop off […]
Media Release 249-Homicide Investigation- Avenue C
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The victim has not been identified. At approximately 4:01 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to a call of a person shot at the intersection on 26th Street Ensley and Avenue C. Officers arrived on the scene […]
Media Release 248-Homicide Investigation-Avenue I
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Zion Kewayne Taylor (24), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:33 p.m., West Precinct officers were responding to a ShotSpotter notification. While en route, the call was updated stating a […]
Media Release 247-Homicide Investigation-Avenue W
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 2:55 a.m., West Precinct officers were responding to a ShotSpotter notification of 9 rounds fired. While en route, the call was updated […]
Media Release 245- Officers Talk Juvenile Down From Roof in Woodlawn
Officers Talk Juvenile Down from Roof in Woodlawn The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) reports officers successfully talked a male juvenile down from a roof who was threatening to jump. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 16, 2023. At around 3:05 p.m., East Precinct officers received a report of a Woodlawn High School student threatening to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
