Press Releases

Media Release 60- Officer Involved Shooting/ Homicide Investigation

March 22, 2022

Officer Involved Shooting/ Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an officer involved shooting investigation and homicide investigation is underway. The incident occurred on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the University Crossings Apartment Complex. Just after 5:00 p.m., officers from the South Precinct responded to hostage situation in the 200 block of 3rd Street SW. […]

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Media Release 59- Arrest Made in Navari Jones’ Homicide Investigation

March 22, 2022

Arrest Made in Navari Jones’ Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Navari Jones. Mr. Jones was fatally shot on Saturday, February 26, 2022, while at 905 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard. The suspect has been identified as: Ernando Dorsey, (44), […]

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Media Release 58- Reclassification of Justifiable Ruling

March 18, 2022

Reclassification of Justifiable Ruling (Update) The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in the homicide of Jonathan Dancer (26), b/m of Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred on March 16, 2022 in the 6400 block of Division Avenue.  Detectives presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the […]

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Media Release 57- Homicide Investigation- Darrius Frazier

March 17, 2022

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. The victim has been identified as: Darrius Deveal Frazier, (25), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 8:00 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to St. Vincent’s East on report of a person shot. The victim was […]

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Media Release 56- Homicide Investigation-Division Avenue

March 17, 2022

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in the 6400 block of Division Avenue. The victim has been identified as Johnathan Dancer, (26), b/m of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 11:40 a.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to the location on […]

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