Press Releases

Media Release 165- Homicide Investigation-4th Avenue Southwest

August 5, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, August 4, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Rahkeem Darnell Vanderbilt, (32), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama, At approximately 6:55 PM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at #10 4th Avenue Southwest. Officers arrived on […]

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Media Release 164- The Birmingham Police Department Hosts Back To School Bookbag Giveaway

August 4, 2023

                   BPD Hosts Back To School Bookbag Giveaway Resource Fair On Saturday, August 5th, 2023, The Birmingham Police Department Community Outreach and Public Education Division will be hosting a Bookbag Giveaway Resource Fair event. This event will be hosted at the Birmingham Police Headquarters (1710 1st Ave N) from 10am-2pm. Bookbags will be on a […]

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Media Release 163- Arrest Made After 4-Year-Old Child Suffers Gunshot Wound

August 1, 2023

Arrest Made After 4-Year-Old Child Suffers Gunshot Wound The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest after a 4-year-old was injured by gunfire in the Smithfield Community. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 6, 2023. The suspect has been identified as: Taniyah Lowery, (19), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham Police […]

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Media Release 162- Arrest Made in the Morgan Martin Homicide Investigation

July 28, 2023

Arrest Made in Morgan Martin Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Morgan Martin. Morgan Martin was shot and killed on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Railroad Park (1600 1st Avenue South). The suspect has been identified as: D’Quan Arnes Wilson, […]

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Media Release 161- Homicide Investigation-8th Avenue Wylam

July 28, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Cedric Reese, (58), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.   At approximately 2 PM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 5-Way gas station, 4800 8th Avenue Wylam, on report of an […]

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