Press Releases

Media Release 206

August 26, 2021

Homicide Investigation  The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred  on Wednesday , August 25, 2021 in the 6200 block of 2nd Avenue South. The victim has been identified as Earnest Porter Smith, (35), b/m of Birmingham, Alabama.  At approximately 6:36 p.m., officers from East Precinct responded to a […]

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Media Release 205

August 25, 2021

BPD 150th Anniversary Celebration   The Birmingham Department would like to cordially invite the public to attend our 150-year Celebration. Our Sesquicentennial Celebration will include a Live DJ, free food, food trucks, and a host of fun activities. The event will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Railroad Park from 11:00 a.m. until […]

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Media Release 204

August 24, 2021

Homicide Investigation  The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred  on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 1121 of Princeton Avenue South West. The victim has been identified as Bryce Landrus Berry, (26), b/m of Center Point, Alabama.  At 4:09 p.m. the officers from West Precinct responded to a call […]

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Media Release 203

August 24, 2021

Reclassification of Justifiable Homicide  The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Marcus Leroy Williams, 23, B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Investigators presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson […]

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Media Release 202

August 23, 2021

Critical Missing Person Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports Jayce Johnson was located; he is safe.   Critical Missing Person Investigation (Media Release 201) The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a critical missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the child in the attached photo. […]

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