Press Releases

Media Release 3- Shots Fired During Burglary at Episcopal Place Independent Living Facility

January 9, 2024

Shots Fired During Burglary at Episcopal Place Independent Living Facility The Birmingham Police Department has launched a burglary investigation at the Episcopal Place Independent Living Facility. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. At around 7:52 a.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to a Burglary in Progress at Episcopal Place Independent Living Facility (1112 […]

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Media Release 2- Homicide Investigation- 7th Avenue South

January 6, 2024

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 6, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Ledaron Pope, (43), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.   At approximately 5:05 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call in the 8400 Block of 7th Avenue South. […]

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Media Release 1- 12-Year-Old Child Shot in South Eastlake

January 6, 2024

12-Year-Old Child Shot in South Eastlake The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting in the South Eastlake Community that left a 12-year-old child in critical condition. The incident occurred on Friday, January 5, 2024. At around 6:30 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Shot Spotter Alert in the 8300 Block of Division […]

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Media Release 283- BPD Arrests Suspect in the Homicide Investigation of Stephen Keith Jr.

December 31, 2023

BPD Arrests Suspect in the Homicide Investigation of Stephen Keith Jr.  The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained an arrest warrant in connection to the Homicide Investigation of Stephen Keith Jr. Stephen Keith Jr. was shot and killed in his vehicle on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in the 9300 Block of Parkway East.  The suspect is […]

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Media Release 282- Arrests Made in the David Nicholas Homicide Investigation

December 31, 2023

Arrest Made in the Homicide David Nicholas Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained warrants for the arrest of three suspects in connection to the Homicide Investigation of David Nicholas. David Nicholas was shot and killed on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in the 1400 Block of Lake Lane. An adult female was kidnapped […]

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