Press Releases

Media Release 208- Arrest Made in the Homicide Investigation of Courtney Mays

October 12, 2022

Arrest Made in the Homicide Investigation of Courtney Mays The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of  Courtney Mays. Courtney Mays was shot and killed on Thursday, May 5, 2022, while in the 1600 Block of 25th Avenue North. The suspect has been identified […]

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Media Release 207-Homicide Investigation- Penfield Drive at Zion City Road

October 11, 2022

The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.   The victim has been identified as: Demetris Lendell Silliman, Jr., (21), B/M, of Center Point, Alabama. At about 1:30 AM, Birmingham Police responded to a call of person shot in a vehicle at the intersection of Penfield […]

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Media Release 206- The Birmingham Police Department Is Pushing For The Cure

October 10, 2022

The Birmingham Police Department Is Pushing For A Cure! On Monday, October 17th, 2022, the Birmingham Police Department will be hosting our “Birm- ingham Police Pushing For The Cure” Event. This event was created to honor many women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and the lives that we have lost to the disease. […]

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Media Release 205- Unclassified Death Investigation- Avenue S

October 10, 2022

Unclassified Death Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting an unclassified death investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 9, 2022. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 10:45 PM, West Precinct officers, along with Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel (BFR) were dispatched to the 3200 Block of […]

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Media Release 204- Homicide Investigation- 28th Street Ensley

October 9, 2022

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 9, 2022. The victim has been identified as: Kenneth Dewayne Maddox Jr., (35), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.   At approximately 1:30 AM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1900 Block of 28th Street Ensley […]

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