Press Releases

Media Release 226 – Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation of Jessie Cummings, Sr.

November 7, 2022

Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation of Jesse Cummings, Sr. The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in the connection to the murder of Jesse Dewayne Cummings, Sr. who was shot and killed on Friday, November 4, 2022 while in the 800 Block of 45th Place North. The suspect has […]

read more

Media Release 224- Homicide Investigation- 45th Place North

November 5, 2022

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, November 4, 2022. The victim has been identified as: Jesse Dewayne Cummings Sr., (33), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:50 AM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to the 800 Block of 45th Place North on report of a […]

read more

Media Release 223- Suspicious Package Temple Beth-El

November 4, 2022

Suspicious Package Discovered- Temple Beth-El  The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a suspicious package discovered at the Temple Beth-El Synagogue (2179 Highland Avenue Birmingham, Alabama 35205). The incident occurred on Friday, November 4, 2022. Incident: At around 8:30 AM, the security director for the Jewish Federation Birmingham Division was notified of a suspicious package left […]

read more

Media Release 222- Public’s Assistance with the Stella Truitt and Anthony Shuford Double Homicide Investigation

November 3, 2022

Public’s Assistance with the Stella Truitt and Anthony Shuford Double Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a double homicide which occurred on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. On Tuesday, December 26, 2017, Stella Truitt and Anthony Shuford were shot and killed inside of their residence in the 1600 Block of […]

read more

Media Release 221-Homicide Investigation- 16 64th Street N

November 1, 2022

The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained warrants for two arrests made in connection to the murder of 43-year-old, Marchello Hopson. On Saturday, October 22, 2022, at approximately 10:00 PM, Birmingham 9-1-1 received a shot spotter notification and calls from citizens of shots fired Chevron, 16 64th Street North. Upon arrival, officers discovered the […]

read more