Press Releases

Media Release 160- Arrest Made in the Nicholas Johnson Homicide Investigation

July 27, 2023

Arrest Made in the Nicholas Johnson Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Nicholas Johnson. Nicholas Johnson was shot and killed on Thursday, July 13, 2023, in the 5800 Block of Monte Sano Road. The suspect has been identified as: Jameria […]

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Media Release 159- Arrest Made in the Lekilo Cummings Homicide Investigation

July 27, 2023

Arrest Made in the Lekilo Cummings Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Lekilo Cummings. Lekilo Cummings was shot and killed on Sunday, July 2, 2023, in the 2700 Block of Republic Boulevard. The suspect is a 14-year-old female, whose name […]

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Media Release 158- Homicide Investigation- 1st Avenue South

July 24, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 23, 2023. The victim is an adult male; he will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 8:50 PM, BPD officers working at Railroad Park (1600 1st Avenue South), reported a Shots Fired call […]

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Media Release 157- Justifiable Death Ruling- 5th Street West

July 24, 2023

Justifiable Death Ruling The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Adrian Christian. The incident occurred on Friday, May 5, 2023. In May, investigators identified a suspect (adult male) in this investigation. Investigators took the suspect into custody. He was interviewed and then booked in the […]

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Media Release 156- Public’s Assistance with the Reed Rigsby Homicide Investigation

July 20, 2023

Public’s Assistance with the Reed Rigsby Homicide Investigation  Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Friday, July 22, 2022, that claimed the life of Reed Rigsby. At approximately 2:40 PM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to the 4500 Block of 6th Avenue South on report of a […]

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