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Media Release 272-Homicide Investigation-2nd Avenue North

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, December 18, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 7:17 a.m., North Precinct officers were responding to a call of a person down in the 300 Block of 2nd Avenue North. […]

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Media Release 271- Homicide Investigation-Princeton Avenue SW

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Willie Henderson, (31), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:42 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to a call of a person shot in the 1200 Block of Princeton Avenue SW. […]

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Media Release 270-Homicide Investigation-12th Street South

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 12:12 p.m., South Precinct officers were responding to a call of a person shot in the 1100 Block of 12th Street South. […]

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Media Release 256- Homicide Investigation- 5th Avenue

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Nigel Riddick Roberson, (19), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. On Saturday, December 2, 2023, at approximately 3:38 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to multiple ShotSpotter notifications in the 900 Block of […]

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Media Release 251- Homicide Investigation- Willard Avenue SW

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, November 20, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 12:14 p.m., West Precinct officers were responding to a call of a house fire at Willard Avenue and 44th Street SW. Officers […]

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Media Release 249-Homicide Investigation- Avenue C

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Lakevin Debruce. (22), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.  At approximately 4:01 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to a call of a person shot at the intersection on 26th Street Ensley and […]

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Media Release 248-Homicide Investigation-Avenue I

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Zion Kewayne Taylor (24), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:33 p.m., West Precinct officers were responding to a ShotSpotter notification. While en route, the call was updated stating a […]

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Media Release 247-Homicide Investigation-Avenue W

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 2:55 a.m., West Precinct officers were responding to a ShotSpotter notification of 9 rounds fired. While en route, the call was updated […]

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Media Release 236-Homicide Investigation-Brighton Road

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, November 6, 2023. The victim has not been identified. At approximately 5:00 PM, investigators from the Crimes Against Persons Division and the Tactical Operations Division, executed a search warrant on a residence in the 1400 Block of Brighton Road. […]

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Media Release 235- The Birmingham Police Department Launches New Public Safety Initiative: Connect Birmingham

The Birmingham Police Department is launching Connect Birmingham as our latest public safety initiative to ensure a better and safer Birmingham. Connect Birmingham allows BPD to help reduce crime and investigate criminal activity faster. This unique voluntary program allows BPD to help create a safer environment for all who live, work, and enjoy the City […]

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