Press Releases

Media Release 198

August 17, 2021

Reclassification-Justifiable Death Ruling The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Josiah Bryant. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Investigators presented the information gathered to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office ruled the […]

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Media Release 197

August 17, 2021

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 2:20 a.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to 1313 3rd Avenue North (Kings Inn) on report of a person shot. Officers arrived […]

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Media Release 196

August 17, 2021

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. The victim has been identified as: Marcus Leroy Williams, 23, B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:30 a.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to 2549 7th Avenue North on report of a person shot. Officers arrived […]

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Media Release 195

August 17, 2021

Community Food Giveaway The Birmingham Police Department Community Outreach and Public Education Division in partnership with Church of the Highlands will be hosting a Community Food Giveaway at the Birmingham Police Headquarters located at 1701 1st Avenue N. Birmingham, Alabama 35203. This event will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 10:00a.m until 12:00p.m […]

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Media Release 194

August 17, 2021

Heroism and Valor Ceremony Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith cordially invites the media to attend “The BPD Heroism and Valor Ceremony” where our Department will honor officers for their service and bravery in the line of duty. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the Birmingham Museum of Art (2000 Reverend […]

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