Press Releases

Media Release 272

November 4, 2019

Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Investigators request assistance from the public in identifying the suspect in the attached robbery video. At approximately 10:23 p.m. on Friday October 18, 2019, the suspect entered the Exxon gas station located at 4101 1st Avenue North. Upon entering, the suspect […]

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Media Release 269

November 4, 2019

Officer Involved Shooting Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports that an officer involved shooting investigation is underway. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 17, 2019. At approximately 3:00 p.m. a South Precinct officer responded to a theft call at Kings Food Mart located at 4301 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard. Upon arrival, the officer encountered the […]

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Media Release 268

November 4, 2019

Magic City Classic Tailgating Street Closures The Birmingham Police Department reports that street blockage for Magic City Classic Tailgating at Legion Field will begin immediately after the UAB vs Old Dominion football game on Saturday, October 19, 2019. The streets will remain closed until Sunday, October 27, 2019. No parking will be allowed in the […]

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Media Release 267

October 18, 2019

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The deceased was discovered on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at approximately 2:30 p.m. The identity of the deceased will be released upon confirmation and notification of immediate family.  Officers from the East Precinct responded to a call of a person down […]

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Media Release 266

October 18, 2019

Kidnapping Investigation Update  The Birmingham Police Department reports that the two persons of interest have been arrested on unrelated charges to the kidnapping investigation of Kamille McKinney. During the course of the investigation, detectives interviewed both subjects in relation to the disappearance of Kamille McKinney. Although investigators were unable to gather pertinent information on the […]

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