Press Releases

Media Release 49- Homicide Investigation- 8th Avenue South

March 15, 2023

Double Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a double homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. One victim has been identified as: Tiffany Michele Hernandez, (40), W/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. The second victim is awaiting identification by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Just before 6:00 AM, a Leeds police officer […]

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Media Release 48- Assault Investigation Pizitz Food Hall

March 14, 2023

Assault / Shooting into Unoccupied Business Investigation Underway The Birmingham Police Department is conducting an Assault / Shooting into an Unoccupied Business investigation after a person was shot and shots were fired into a business. The incident occurred outside at 1821 2nd Avenue North (Pizitz Food Hall). At 8:30 PM, North Precinct officers were dispatched […]

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Media Release 47- Homicide Investigation- Children’s Hospital of Alabama.

March 14, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Autumn Duskin, 4 months old, B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 10:00 AM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to Children’s Hospital of Alabama on report of an unresponsive baby brought […]

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Media Release 46: Birmingham Police Department Gives Back During Women History Month

March 1, 2023

As a part of Women’s History Month, the Birmingham Police Department will be hosting a women’s hygiene drive for the month of March. Through our Community Outreach and Public Education (COPE) Division, BPD will be collecting much needed toiletry items for women in the community. This hygiene drive begins March 1st and will run until […]

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Media Release 45- Homicide Investigation- 29th Street Ensley

February 22, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At around 12:00 PM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 1400 Block of 29th Street Ensley on report of a person shot. Officers […]

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