Press Releases

Media Release 310

December 23, 2021

Homicide/Unclassified Death Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 23, 2021. The victims will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of 42nd Place North on report of an open door. […]

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Media Release 309

December 22, 2021

Juvenile Death Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a death investigation involving a juvenile. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. The victim has been identified as: Jeremiah Pruitt, 13, B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Shortly, after 9 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to the 1500 block of 51st Street Ensley on report of […]

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Media Release 308

December 22, 2021

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. The victim has been identified as: Jequaris Jerryll McCann, (29), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 7:45 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to 2121 19th Street Ensley (Marathon Gas Station) on report of a ShotSpotter […]

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Media Release 307

December 22, 2021

Come Join BPD For A Day On The Sleigh On Monday, December 20th at 12:30 p.m., the Birmingham Police Department will be boarding our annual Christmas sleigh to deliver toys to children in several neighborhoods. BPD began this tradition to bring some holiday cheer to the community. We will have guest appearances from Santa Clause, […]

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Media Release 306

December 22, 2021

Response to Recent TikTok Threats The Birmingham Police Department is aware of the social media threat of violence at schools across the country. The Birmingham Police Department is working closely with School Board Superintendent, Dr. Mark Sullivan, and staff at the Birmingham City Schools. The Birmingham Police Department has increased patrols at all schools to […]

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