Operation Knight Rider Continuation The Birmingham Police Department would like to provide additional updates on Operation Knight Rider. During the weekend of May 31–June 1, and the weekend of June 22-23, 2024, BPD efficiently deployed resources across different city locations, resulting in 6 arrests, the impounding of 4 vehicles (including 1 stolen vehicle), and the […]
Media Release 148-Update in the Aston Starkey Homicide Investigation
Update in the Aston Starkey Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives received information that the suspect wanted in connection to the murder of 13-year-old Aston Starkey, which occurred on March 2, 2024, is deceased. The suspect has been identified as: Serena Starkey, (53), W/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives received notification on Monday, June […]
Media Release 147-Officer-Involved Shooting-34th Street South
Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an officer-involved shooting investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, June 24, 2024. The male has been identified as: Daniel Allen Johnson, (43), W/M of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 8:31 p.m., a South Precinct officer was dispatched to a Disorderly Person call in the 700 Block of […]
Media Release 137- Arrest Made in the Obray Carter Homicide Investigation
Arrest Made in the Obray Carter Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Obray Carter. He was shot and killed on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, near 1st Avenue South and Center Street. The suspect has been identified as: Keena Deon Creer, […]
Media Release 135- Justifiable Death Ruling in the Zetarius Free Homicide Investigation
Justifiable Death Ruling in the Zetarius Free Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Zetarius Free. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Investigators presented the information gathered to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson […]
Media Release 111- Attempt to Identify Person of Interest in Homicide Investigation – 7 People Shot
Attempt to Identify Person of Interest in Shooting That Left 1 Person Dead and 6 People Injured On Sunday, May 5, 2024, 7 people were shot at the Shell Gas Station (800 3rd Avenue West). David Westbrook died from his injuries. Detectives request assistance from the public in identifying a person of interest in the […]
Media Release 110- Statement From The Birmingham Police Department
Statement From The Birmingham Police Department “Officers and leadership of the Birmingham Police Department are very pleased and encouraged with the passing of the City’s new exhibition driving ordinance. Our observations have shown us that one of the primary contributing factors for illegal exhibition driving is the audience or ‘spectators’. Many of them aid in […]
Media Release 107- Homicide Investigation- 15th Avenue N.
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, May 17, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Jalen Darrel Bonner, (25), B/M, of Center Point, Alabama. At approximately 4:45 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to a call of a Decomposed Body at Vanderbilt Road and 15th […]
Media Release 103- Homicide Investigation- Avenue W
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Jaquavius James Weston, (18), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 11:23 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to two separate ShotSpotter notifications. One notification registered approximately eighteen rounds of gunfire, and […]
Media Release 102-Operation Knight Rider Continuation-Recap
Operation Knight Rider Continuation The Birmingham Police Department would like to provide additional updates on Operation Knight Rider. During the week of May 6th – 12th, BPD efficiently deployed resources across different city locations, resulting in 19 arrests, impounding of 7 vehicles (including 3 stolen vehicles), and seizure of 11 firearms. The suspects apprehended during […]
