Press Releases

Media Release 58- Assault Investigation- Juvenile Shot

March 25, 2024

Assault Investigation/ Juvenile Shot The Birmingham Police Department is conducting an assault investigation after a juvenile was shot. The incident occurred on Friday, March 22, 2024. The victim is a 12-year-old male. At approximately 3:12 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call in the 1800 Block of Carson Road. When officers […]

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Media Release 57- Arrest Made in the Byron McNeal Jr. Homicide Investigation

March 21, 2024

Arrest Made in the Byron McNeal Jr. Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Byron McNeal Jr. Byron McNeal Jr. was shot and killed on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, near 2nd Street North @ 6th Avenue North. The suspect has been […]

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Media Release 56- Homicide Investigation- 6th Avenue North

March 19, 2024

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Byron McNeal Jr., (28), B/M, of Bessemer, Alabama.   Just before 4 p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call near 2nd Street North @ 6th Avenue […]

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Media Release 55- John Wade Investigation

March 19, 2024

 John Wade Investigation The Birmingham Police Department would like to provide information to the public about a serious incident involving former police officer Mr. John Wade. In December 2023, Mr. Wade was removed from service immediately on the day the serious allegations were brought to our attention. Our Internal Affairs Division and Crimes Against Persons […]

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Media Release 54- Homicide Investigation- Avenue P

March 18, 2024

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, March 18, 2024. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 5:20 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Shot Spotter alert in the 1600 Block of 27th Street Ensley. Officers arrived […]

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