Press Releases

Media Release 302-Reclassification of Justifiable Homicide

December 14, 2021

Reclassification of Justifiable Homicide  The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Matthew Gelpin, (44), b/m of Birmingham, Alabama.  The incident occurred on Monday, November 22, 2021.  Investigators presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson County […]

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Media Release 301

December 12, 2021

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are currently conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred at 956 Pike Road. The victim will be identified upon notification of next of kin. At approximately 12:06 a.m., officers from West Precinct responded to the location on a call of a person shot. Upon arrival  officers observed […]

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Media Release 300

December 10, 2021

Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of David Desmond. The investigation began on Sunday, December 5, 2021, in the 400 block of Fulton Avenue Southwest. The suspect has been identified as: Daminyae Montreze Harris, (24), B/M, of Birmingham, […]

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Media Release 299

December 9, 2021

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on December 6, 2021. The victim has been identified as Jona McKenzie, (31), W/F, of Birmingham, Alabama.  At approximately 5:00 p.m., South Precinct Offices responded to a ShotSpotter alert of one shot fired at 860 44th Street North. Upon […]

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Media Release 298

December 9, 2021

Critical Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a critical missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public in locating the child in the attached photo. The missing person has been identified as: Justin Allums, (10), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. 5’1’’ 125 pounds. Nicknamed “Doughboy.” At approximately […]

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