Press Releases

Media Release 251

October 20, 2021

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. The victim has been identified as: Roderick Tavares Chester, Jr., (24), B/M, of Midfield, Alabama. At approximately 11:13 a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 6700 block of Kimberly Avenue on report of a person […]

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Media Release 250

October 20, 2021

Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Detectives requests assistance from the public in identifying the suspect in the attached photo. On Friday, October 15, 2021, the Ensley Seafood restaurant, located at 2161 Carson Road, was robbed. The suspect in the listed photo purchased an item from the business […]

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Media Release 249-Fighting Crime In Real Time

October 20, 2021

Real Time Crime Center The Birmingham Police Department reports the Real Time Crime Center is fully  operational as of October 19, 2021. The Real Time Crime Center utilizes technology and data driven intelligence to aid in prevention of crime and the apprehension of the offenders responsible. The technology provide immediate real time intelligence to responding […]

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Media Release 248

October 19, 2021

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, October 18, 2021. The victim has been identified as: Deonta Pickett, (40), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 10:15 p.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to 1305 44th Street North on report of multiple Shot Spotter alerts coming from […]

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Media Release 247

October 15, 2021

Public’s Assistance on Homicide Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide which occurred on Sunday, May 24, 2020. On Sunday, May 24, just after 5:00 p.m., Tyler Busby was shot killed at the Nu Vision Detail Center located in the 2800 block of Bessemer Road. Mr. Busby was patronizing the […]

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