Press Releases

BPD officers, Chiefs board sleigh for neighborhood toy deliveries

December 23, 2020

The Birmingham Police Department boarded the holiday sleigh on Tuesday, February 23, 2020 to deliver toys to children in several neighborhoods. Members of BPD ‘s Command Staff, including Chief of Police Patrick D. Smith, Assistant Chief Darnell Davenport and Deputy Chief Ron Sellers joined the officers and Mr. and Mrs. Clause on board to deliver […]

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BPD delivers holiday gifts to children who lost parents to COVID-19

December 22, 2020

The Birmingham Police Department deployed its Christmas sleigh Monday, December 22, 2020 to shower the McCall family with gifts. Francesca McCall recently adopted five of her sister’s children after both her sister and brother-in-law passed away due to COVID-19. McCall already has seven biological children of her own, so she is now caring for 12 […]

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Media Release 278

December 21, 2020

Reclassification-Justifiable Ruling The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Derick Williams. The incident occurred on Tuesday November 10, 2020. Investigators presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office ruled the actions justifiable. […]

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Media Release 277

December 21, 2020

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, December 18, 2020. The victim has been identified as Tyrius Williams, (24), of Pelham, Alabama. At approximately 10:30 p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to 200 4th Court West on report of multiple rounds detected on the Shot Spotter […]

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Media Release 276

December 18, 2020

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred on Thursday, December 17, 2020. The victim has been identified as Destiny Washington, (20), B/F, of Trussville Alabama. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was shot while sitting inside of a vehicle. Detectives […]

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