Press Releases

Community Food Giveaway

August 5, 2020

The Community Outreach and Public Education Division (COPE) of the Birmingham Police Department will host its 4th food giveaway Saturday, August 8th. Milk, tea, produce boxes and assorted meats will be provided for the community in both a drive-thru and walk-up setting at BPD Headquarters located at 1710 1st Avenue North. The food giveaway will […]

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Media Release 168

August 5, 2020

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The victim will be identified upon next of kin notification. Just after 11:00 p.m., officers from west precinct heard multiple shots fired in the 1000 block of 15th Way Southwest while patrolling the area. […]

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Media Release 167

August 5, 2020

Homicide Investigation Update   The Birmingham Police Department reports the Jefferson County Coroner has identified the victim in a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The victim has been identified as Earl Lee Junior Alexander, (40), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.   Homicide Investigation Original Release   The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are […]

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Media Release 166

August 5, 2020

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The victim will be identified upon next of kin notification. At approximately 7:00 a.m., Birmingham Police Department’s 911 Communications Division received a Shot Spotter notification in the 7100 block of 2nd Avenue South. Officers […]

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Media Release 165

August 5, 2020

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 1, 2020. The victim has been identified as Marquette Carter, (22), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:33 p.m., officers from South Precinct responded to 924 45th Street North on a call of person shot. Officers […]

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