Press Releases

Media Release 250- The Birmingham Police Department Hosts Annual Christmas Toy Drive

November 20, 2023

The Birmingham Police Department is gearing up for the holidays and will host our annual Christmas Toy Drive. Starting on Monday, November 20th, Our Community Outreach and Public Education Division will be accepting donations of newand unwrapped toys to be given out during our annual Christmas sleigh ride. Until December 20th, participants can drop off […]

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Media Release 249-Homicide Investigation- Avenue C

November 20, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Lakevin Debruce. (22), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.  At approximately 4:01 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to a call of a person shot at the intersection on 26th Street Ensley and […]

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Media Release 248-Homicide Investigation-Avenue I

November 20, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Zion Kewayne Taylor (24), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:33 p.m., West Precinct officers were responding to a ShotSpotter notification. While en route, the call was updated stating a […]

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Media Release 247-Homicide Investigation-Avenue W

November 18, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 2:55 a.m., West Precinct officers were responding to a ShotSpotter notification of 9 rounds fired. While en route, the call was updated […]

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Media Release 246- Homicide Investigation- 2nd Court West

November 17, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 16, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 10:50 p.m., West Precinct officers received a ShotSpotter alert in the 1000 Block of 2nd Court West. Officers arrived on the scene […]

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