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Media Release 167- Statement from the Birmingham Police Department

Statement from the Birmingham Police Department The Birmingham Police Department stands with our community in this time of grief and loss as we have witnessed senseless acts of violence in the City of Birmingham. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and everyone affected. In the face of such tragedy, we remain resolute […]

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Media Release 156- Arrest Made in the Mother’s Day Shooting Investigation of Father and 12-Year-Old Son

Arrest Made in the Mother’s Day Shooting Investigation of Father and 12-Year-Old Son The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the shooting of a father and 12-year-old son The suspect has been identified as: Kamryn Cade, (22), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. During this investigation, detectives identified […]

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Media Release 122- Public’s Assistance with the Shundra Vines Homicide Investigation

  Public’s Assistance with the Shundra Vines Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Friday, December 22, 2022, that claimed the life of Shundra Vines. At 12:44 AM a shot spotter notification alerted multiple shots had been fired in the area. Upon arrival, West Precinct […]

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Media Release 104- Homicide Investigation- 1st Avenue S.

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Douglas Fitzgerald Youngblood Jr., (29), B/M, of Fairfield, Alabama. At approximately 11:57 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification of approximately four gunshots fired in the 5500 Block […]

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Media Release 88- Arrest Made in the Andre Derrel Perry Homicide Investigation

Arrest Made in the Andre Derrel Perry Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Andre Derrel Perry. He was shot and killed on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in the 1500 Block of Cedargate Circle. The suspect has been identified as: Lasha […]

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Media Release 86- Arrest Made in the Eliazin Dominquez-Solis Homicide Investigation

Arrest Made in the Eliazin Dominquez- Solis Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of  Eliazin Dominquez-Solis. He was shot and killed on Sunday, March 17, 2024, outside of 6233 Blocton Avenue. The suspect has been identified as: Jose Roberto Pablo-Morales, (36), […]

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Media Release 85- Operation Knight Rider Continuation

Operation Knight Rider Continuation The Birmingham Police Department’s ongoing initiative to address exhibition driving (street racing) in our city, Operation Knight Rider, has achieved significant success. During the weekend of April 26th – 28th, BPD efficiently deployed resources across different city locations, resulting in 6 arrests, impounding of 6 vehicles (including 2 stolen vehicles), and […]

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Media Release 49- Arrest Made in the Willie Carr Homicide Investigation

Arrest Made in the Willie Carr Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Willie Carr. Willie Carr was shot and killed on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the 1100 Block of Cotton Avenue Southwest. The suspect has been identified as: James […]

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Media Release 43- Homicide Investigation- Avenue U

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, March 8, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Roderick Walker, (47), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.   At approximately 12:40 a.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Shot Spotter alert in the 4300 Block of Avenue U. While […]

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Media Release 36- Seven Arrests Made in the Mahogany Jackson Homicide Investigation

Seven Arrests Made in the Mahogany Jackson Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained arrest warrants for seven suspects in connection to the murder of Mahogany Jackson. On Monday, February 26, 2024, Mahogany Jackson was discovered shot and killed in the 1700 Block of Laurel Avenue. With assistance from the community, detectives […]

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