Arrest Made in the Zion Taylor Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Zion Taylor. Zion Taylor was shot and killed on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in the 1700 Block of Avenue I. The suspect has been identified as: Ricky Glover, […]
Media Release 13- Third Suspect Arrested in the 2022 Shooting Investigation of 15-Year-Old Christian Savage
Third Suspect Arrested in the 2022 Shooting Investigation of 15-Year-Old Christian Savage The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained arrest warrants for a third suspect in connection to the 2022 shooting investigation of 15-year-old Christian Savage. Christian Savage was shot and critically injured on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, while playing video games inside his […]
Media Release 11- 15-Year-Old Child Shot in West Birmingham
15-Year-Old Shot in West Birmingham The Birmingham Police Department reports a shooting investigation is underway after a 15-year-old was shot in the Jones Valley neighborhood. At around 1:30 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call in the 3100 Block of Parklawn Avenue. Officers arrived on the scene and then observed a […]
Media Release 9- Homicide Investigation-39th Avenue North
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The victim has been identified: Markell Sanders, (15), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 12:16 a.m., East Precinct officers were responding to a call of a person shot in the 4200 Block of 39th Avenue North. […]
Media Release 8- Homicide Investigation- Oporto Madrid Boulevard North
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Jaqoin Carpenter, (24), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:15 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Shot Spotter alert at 7701 5th Avenue North. Officers were updated that […]
Media Release 7- Arrest Made in the Otis Jones Jr. Homicide Investigation
Arrest Made in the Otis Jones Jr. Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the arson/murder of Otis Jones Jr. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in the 1000 Block of Westley Street. The suspect has been identified as: Keechaundra Deshay Cook, […]
Media Release 6- Public’s Assistance with the Ryan Johnson Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance with the Ryan Johnson Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Sunday, April 23, 2023, that claimed the life of Ryan Johnson. At approximately 1:15 AM, a BPD officer was working in an off-duty capacity at a nightclub in the 100 Block of […]
Media Release 5- Homicide Investigation- Westley Street
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 28, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Otis Jones Jr., (44), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. On Thursday, December 28, 2023, at approximately 4:55 a.m., East Precinct officers along with Birmingham Fire and Rescue (BFR) personnel were dispatched […]
Media Release 4- Homicide Investigation- Green Crest Turn
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Mia Nickson, (21), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:45 a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at a residence in the 800 Block of Green […]
