Press Releases

BPD hosts blood drive with Lifesouth Community Blood Centers

November 10, 2020

  The Birmingham Police Department recognizes the importance of giving blood and giving back to the community. BPD will host a blood drive at the Headquarters building (1710 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203) on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in partnership with Lifesouth Community Blood Centers. Blood donors will receive […]

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Media Release 242

November 9, 2020

 Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation.  The incident occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2020. The victim has been identified as Ricky Ray Carlisle, (57), B/M, of Hoover, Alabama. At approximately 9:28 p.m., officers from West Precinct responded to an assault call at 3024 17th Street Ensley. Officers arrived […]

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Media Release 241

November 9, 2020

Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Detectives request assistance from the public in identifying a person of interest in the attached photo. On Friday, November 6, 2020, the suspect entered the Family Dollar located at 2003 Avenue F and demanded money from the cashier. The suspect was armed […]

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Media Release 240

November 6, 2020

Homicide Investigation Update (2) The Birmingham Police Department reports an additional arrest has been made in the murder of Devonta Reddick. Reddick was murdered on February 6, 2020. The second suspect has been identified as: Cameron Dejuan Blanding, (28), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. BPD Detectives presented information on the case to the Jefferson County District […]

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Media Release 239

November 5, 2020

 Missing Person Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports reported missing person Antonio Kirksey has been located unharmed. Click to print Media Release 239- Missing Person Update-Antonio Kirksey Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the […]

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