Press Releases

Media Release 217

October 1, 2020

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred in the 700 block of Carline Avenue on September 30, 2020. The victim has been identified as Rodger Burr II, (41), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Carline Avenue on […]

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Media Release 216

September 28, 2020

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at approximately 2:15 p.m. The victim has been identified as Michael Alexander McGee, (42), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. Officers from East Precinct responded to the 3700 block of 42nd Street North on reports of […]

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PSA: How Crime Stoppers keeps your information anonymous and rewards you for tips

September 24, 2020

Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is a valuable service that allows community members to report crime tips anonymously and receive a cash reward when those tips help solve a felony case. More than $1 million in rewards have been distributed since the inception of Crime Stoppers locally. Tips reported to Crime Stoppers have helped solve […]

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Media Release 214

September 23, 2020

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department has identified the suspect in connection to the homicide of Garland Perry. The suspect has been identified as: Joshua Underwood, (88), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office for review. After an assessment of information, a Murder Warrant ($60,000 bond) […]

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Media Release 213

September 22, 2020

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, September 21, 2020. The victim has been identified as Garland Perry, (86), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 8:43 a.m., officer from West Precinct responded to 1633 Brookfield Lane on reports of a person assaulted. Officers arrived and was […]

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