Press Releases

Media Release 19

January 19, 2021

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, January 14, 2021. The victim will be identified upon notification of next of kin. At approximately 8:48 p.m., Officers from East Precinct responded to a call of two people shot. The call originated from 5315 Pinson Valley […]

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Media Release 18

January 19, 2021

Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying persons of interest featured in the photos and videos. On January 10, 2020, at approximately 4:08 p.m., the subjects depicted entered the 77th Food Mart located at 217 Oporto Madrid Blvd South. The subjects in the video […]

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VIDEO: Happy Birthday, Chief Smith!

January 18, 2021

Monday, January 18 marked Birmingham Chief of Police Patrick D. Smith’s birthday. To honor and show appreciation for his leadership, dozens of officers recorded surprise video messages for Chief Smith and the compilation was posted to BPD social media accounts.  

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Media Release 17

January 13, 2021

Seeking Public Assistance in Cold Case Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the cold case murder of Richard Roberts. Roberts was murdered on March 28, 2018. At approximately 8:40 p.m., Officers responded to 1858 Francis Ave where Richard Roberts was found wounded by gunfire during a drive by shooting. The victim was outside […]

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Media Release 16

January 12, 2021

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, January 11, 2021. The victim has been identified as Lacorey McDonald, (31), B/M, of Alabaster, Alabama. Just before 8:30 p.m., officers from East Precinct responded to St. Vincent’s East Hospital after being notified of the arrival of […]

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