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Media Release 278

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, November 22, 2021. The victim has been identified as Eric Henderson, (26), of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 2:53 p.m., officers responded to East Precinct on a call of a person down inside an apartment located at #14 […]

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Media Release 275

Assault Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are a assault investigation is underway after three people were shot inside of a vehicle. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Just after 4:00 p.m. the Birmingham Police Department’s 911 Communications Division received a ShotSpotter alert of 10 rounds fired in the 4500 block of […]

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Media Release No 271- Birmingham Police Department Gives Back

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                          […]

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Media Release 270-Officer Involved Shooting Investigation

Officer Involved Shooting  The Birmingham Police Department reports a Birmingham Police Officer was shot while working in an off duty capacity at The Quest Club located at 416 24th Street South. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 13, 2021. The wounded officer has been identified as Officer Darius Gamble, ( 28)  assigned to the Patrol […]

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Media Release 263

Public’s Assistance with Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Sunday, June 13, 2021. On Sunday, June 13, 2021, Lykeria Taylor was shot while traveling in a vehicle near the intersection of Warrior Road @ Avenue V; she passed away at UAB hospital the following […]

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Media Release 261

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on November 2, 2021in the 7900 block of 3rd Avenue North. The victim has been identified as Kenneth Wayne Austin Jr., (26), of Birmingham, Alabama. At 3:28 p.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to a call of a […]

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Media Release 260

Active Search for Suspect who Escaped from Custody The Birmingham Police Department reports there is an active search underway for a suspect who escaped from police custody. The suspect has been identified as: Kameron Connell, (28), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.  Physical description: 5’9’’ 170 pounds, dark complexion, dreadlocks.  “Kerry” tattoo above the right eyebrow. Unidentified […]

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Media Release 256

Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports the Jefferson County Coroner has identified the victim of a recent homicide. The incident occurred in the 800 block of Cable Car Court at the Valley Station Apartment Complex. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene. The victim has been identified Romeo Leland […]

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Media Release 255

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred in the 800 block of Cable Car Court at the Valley Station Apartment Complex. The victim will be identified upon next of kin notification. Just after 10:00 p.m., officers from the South Precinct responded to a call of a […]

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Media Release 253-Suspect Identified in Homicide

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are searching for the suspect in connection to the murder of Roderick Tavares Chester, Jr. The victim was murdered on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in the 6700 block of Kimberly Avenue. With the help of the Real Time Crime Center, detectives were able to gather strong […]

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