Press Releases

Media Release 228 – Justifiable Death Investigation 8 – 5300 Block Ave O

November 10, 2022

Justifiable Death Ruling The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the death investigation of: Jamel Nathan Thomas (29), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Investigators presented the information gathered to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson […]

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Media Release 227 – Death Investigation – 5300 Block Ave O

November 8, 2022

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at approximately 12:44 AM, West Precinct Officers received a call of a home invasion in the 5300 block of Avenue O. At approximately 12:46 AM officers received a call of an adult male shot at Chevron located at 1381 Bessemer Road. The preliminary investigation suggests the adult male told people […]

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Media Release 225 – Arrest Made in Arson Investigation

November 8, 2022

Arrest Made in Arson Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to a fire on the property of Temple Beth-El located at 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205. The suspect has been identified as: Gregory Earl Fuller, Jr., (45), B/M, of Birmingham, AL Fuller was charged […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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