Press Releases

Media Release 175- Homicide Investigation- 33rd Place North

August 11, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 10, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Adrien Harris, (18), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.   At approximately 8:50 PM, North Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call in the 3100 Block of 33rd Place North. […]

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Media Release 174- Arrest Made in Armed Robbery Investigation

August 11, 2023

Arrest Made in Armed Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to an armed robbery investigation. On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, an adult female was robbed at gunpoint in the 5100 Block of Messer Airport Highway. The suspect has been identified as: Maurio Sanders Jr, […]

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Media Release 173- BPD Officer Injured During Vehicle Pursuit

August 11, 2023

BPD Officer Injured During Vehicle Pursuit A BPD Officer was injured during a vehicle pursuit. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 10, 2023. At around 2:05 p.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to a business in the 3400 Block of 4th Avenue South on report of a “Theft Suspect Who Had Returned to the Location.” […]

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Media Release 172- Public’s Assistance with the Anthony Knight Homicide Investigation

August 10, 2023

Public’s Assistance with the Anthony Knight Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Thursday, April 6, 2023, that claimed the life of Anthony Knight. At around 9:30 PM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 1400 Block of Brighton Road on report of a Person […]

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Media Release 171- Woman in Custody Found Unresponsive in Birmingham City Jail Cell

August 9, 2023

Woman in Custody, Found Unresponsive in Birmingham City Jail Cell The Birmingham Police Department reports that a woman in custody was pronounced deceased after being found unresponsive in the Birmingham City Jail. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Just after 10 p.m., Birmingham City Jail staff discovered Tambrala Smith, 53, of Helena, Alabama, […]

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