Press Releases

Media Release 129

June 30, 2020

Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department request assistance from the public on locating the subject in the attached photo. The missing person has been identified as: Irene Campbell, (81), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama Irene Campbell was last seen on June 15, 2020 […]

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Media Release 128

June 30, 2020

Arrest Made in Connection to Civil Unrest & Looting The Birmingham Police Department reports multiple arrest were made in connections to the civil unrest and riots. Birmingham Detectives conducted an extensive investigations which yielded multiple arrest from incidents that occurred during civil unrest on June 1, 2020. Investigations surrounding looting and other crimes of vandalism […]

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Media Release 127

June 30, 2020

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made in connection to the homicide of Robert Prowell Jr. The suspect has been identified as Otto Alexander Smith, (24), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives presented the information gathered on the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office for review. After the […]

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Media Release 126

June 30, 2020

Officers Test Positive for COVID-19 The Birmingham Police Department reports officers have tested positive for COVID-19. Four Birmingham Police Officers from the East Precinct have tested positive for COVID-19. The Birmingham Police Department has provided additional testing for all East Precinct Officers to assure the safety of officers and the community. East Precinct has been […]

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Media Release 125

June 30, 2020

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. The victim has been identified as Akeem Travonte Davis, (34), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:31 a.m., Officers from the North Precinct responded to a call of person down in 10 Block of […]

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