Press Releases

Media Release 264- Arrest Made in the Quantez Banks Homicide Investigation

December 12, 2023

Arrest Made in the Quantez Banks Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Quantez Banks. Quantez Banks was shot and killed on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Mel’s Lounge, located at 3921 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North. The suspect has been […]

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Media Release 263- Homicide Investigation- Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North

December 10, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 10, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Quantez Banks, (32), B/M, of Center Point, Alabama. At approximately 2:45 a.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at Mel’s Lounge, which is located at 3921 […]

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Media Release 262- Arrest Made in Woodlawn Armed Robbery Investigation

December 9, 2023

Arrest Made in Woodlawn Armed Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to a robbery investigation in the Woodlawn Community. On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at around 8:25 a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 200 Block of 59th Street South on report of […]

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Media Release 261- Arrest Made in the Roebuck Walmart Shooting Investigation

December 8, 2023

Arrest Made in the Roebuck Walmart Shooting Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to an Assault Investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the Roebuck Walmart (9248 Parkway East). Just after 1:30 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot […]

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Media Release 260- The Birmingham Police Department Hosts Community Coat Drive

December 8, 2023

To continue with our community engagement efforts, The Birmingham Police Department will be hosting a community coat drive. Starting on Friday, December 8th, our Community Safety Partnership Division will be accepting donations for brand new or gently used coats. Until December 20th, community members and organizations can drop off their items at the following locations: […]

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