Press Releases

Media Release 236

November 2, 2020

Officer-Involved-Shooting Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an attempted murder/ officer involved shooting investigation is underway. Shortly before 1:00 a.m., an East Precinct officer was stopped at a traffic light in the 9400 of Parkway East when a vehicle pulled beside the patrol vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle began firing shots at the officer. […]

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Media Release 235

November 2, 2020

Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Investigators request assistance from the public in identifying the suspect in the attached robbery photos. The robbery occurred on Friday, October 30, 2020. At approximately 6:15, officers from the West Precinct responded to a robbery call at Metro PCS located at 800 […]

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BPD officers help rescue two puppies

November 2, 2020

A couple of curious puppies recently fell down a deep rabbit hole and two BPD officers responded to the owners’ call for help. “I went to check on my puppies after the big storm and discovered two out of five were missing, so Thelma Lou here and Andy were gone,” Owner Linda Maxey said. “Thelma […]

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Media Release 234

October 30, 2020

Missing Person Investigation Update At approximately 3:15 p.m., the Birmingham Police Department’s 911 Communications Division was notified of a body found inside a vacant property located at 4409 13th Ave North. Officers from South Precinct arrived and observed human remains inside the home. The investigation indicates the vacant home was being cleaned out when the […]

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Media Release 233

October 29, 2020

Missing Person Update The Birmingham Police Department reports missing person Shonese Fitzpatrick has been located. Fitzpatrick and her children have been located unharmed. Missing Person Investigation. Click to print Media Release 233-Missing Person Update-Shonese Fitzpatrick Media Release 230 The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are requesting the assistance of the public in locating a missing […]

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