12-Year-Old Boy Killed in Likely Accidental Shooting The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a shooting investigation involving a 12-year-old boy. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 24, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Jamycah Frazier-Turner, 12, B/M, of Adamsville, Alabama. At around 4:50 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a […]
Media Release 274- Arrest Made in the Antonio Benson Homicide Investigation
Arrests Made in the Antonio Benson Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Antonio Benson and the attempted murder of an adult male. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 16, 2023, in the 700 Block of 29th Street South. The […]
Media Release 254-Public’s Assistance with the Cornelius May Jr. Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance with the Cornelius May Jr. Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on, Friday, December 2, 2022, that claimed the life of Cornelius May Jr.. At approximately 8 PM, North Precinct officers were dispatched to the Chevron located at 1525 Finley Boulevard on report […]
Media Release 226- Public Service Announcement Regarding BPD
The Birmingham Police Department is undergoing our accreditation process with CALEA. Be sure to visit our website at https://police.birminghamal.gov/calea/. The purpose of the public portal is to receive comments regarding an agency’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be […]
Media Release 222-BPD Arrests Suspects in Fatal Hit-and-Run Illegal Street Racing Incident
BPD Arrests Suspects in Fatal Hit-and-Run Illegal Street Racing Incident The Birmingham Police Department reports that officers have arrested three men in connection to a fatal hit-and-run illegal street racing incident that claimed the life of Geremy Earl Fantroy Picking. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 8, 2023, in the 1700 Block of Bessemer Road. […]
Media Release 203- Unclassified Death Investigation- 16th Street Southwest
Unclassified Death Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting an unclassified death investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The victim will be identified by the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office. Just before 2 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 1500 Block of Tuscaloosa Avenue on report of a Community […]
Media Release 186- Statement from Chief Scott Thurmond
Statement From Chief Scott Thurmond On Monday, September 4, 2023, at approximately 2:37 a.m., Birmingham Police Officers were called to Aria Lounge and Restaurant, 930 5th Avenue North, and UAB Emergency Room on several individuals shot. Also, once several of the victims arrived at UAB Hospital by private vehicle they were fired upon again as […]
Media Release 170- BPD Officers Arrest Violent Sexual Assault Suspect
BPD Officers Arrest Violent Sexual Assault Suspect The Birmingham Police Department would like to highlight a recent arrest our patrol officers made. On Friday, August 4, 2023, Metro Nashville PD notified East Precinct officers that a suspect wanted out of Nashville, Tennessee for Aggravated Assault and Sexual Battery charges was reportedly in the East Birmingham […]
Media Release 159- Arrest Made in the Lekilo Cummings Homicide Investigation
Arrest Made in the Lekilo Cummings Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Lekilo Cummings. Lekilo Cummings was shot and killed on Sunday, July 2, 2023, in the 2700 Block of Republic Boulevard. The suspect is a 14-year-old female, whose name […]
Media Release 66- BPD Releases 2022 End Of The Year Report
BPD Releases 2022 End of The Year Report The Birmingham Police Department is devoted to keep our stakeholders and citizens informed with vital information of what our department is doing in the community. BPD is releasing our End of the Year report for 2022 that outlines information such as crime statistics for the year, community […]
