Attempted Murder Investigation The Birmingham Police Department Reports the suspect has been identified in the attempted murder of a Birmingham Police Officer and two citizens. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2020. The suspect has been identified as: Donnie Brock Jr., (28), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama Detectives presented the case to the […]
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Officer-Involved-Shooting Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an attempted murder/ officer involved shooting investigation is underway. Shortly before 1:00 a.m., an East Precinct officer was stopped at a traffic light in the 9400 of Parkway East when a vehicle pulled beside the patrol vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle began firing shots at the officer. […]
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Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Investigators request assistance from the public in identifying the suspect in the attached robbery photos. The robbery occurred on Friday, October 30, 2020. At approximately 6:15, officers from the West Precinct responded to a robbery call at Metro PCS located at 800 […]
BPD officers help rescue two puppies
A couple of curious puppies recently fell down a deep rabbit hole and two BPD officers responded to the owners’ call for help. “I went to check on my puppies after the big storm and discovered two out of five were missing, so Thelma Lou here and Andy were gone,” Owner Linda Maxey said. “Thelma […]
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Missing Person Investigation Update At approximately 3:15 p.m., the Birmingham Police Department’s 911 Communications Division was notified of a body found inside a vacant property located at 4409 13th Ave North. Officers from South Precinct arrived and observed human remains inside the home. The investigation indicates the vacant home was being cleaned out when the […]
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Missing Person Update The Birmingham Police Department reports missing person Shonese Fitzpatrick has been located. Fitzpatrick and her children have been located unharmed. Missing Person Investigation. Click to print Media Release 233-Missing Person Update-Shonese Fitzpatrick Media Release 230 The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are requesting the assistance of the public in locating a missing […]
#StayEngaged: Thank you for celebrating National Faith & Blue Weekend with us!
The Birmingham Police Department joined community members and faith leaders in celebrating the inaugural National Faith & Blue Weekend Oct. 9-12. Over the course of the weekend, countless positive encounters occurred as officers enjoyed open dialogue and volunteer opportunities within the community they serve. The events began Friday, Oct. 9 with a Virtual Community Dialogue […]
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Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, October 12, 2020 in the 900 block of Beacon Parkway East. The victim will be identified upon notification of next of kin. Just after 1:30 a.m., the Birmingham Police 911 Communications Division received a report of a […]
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Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at approximately 2:15 p.m. The victim has been identified as Michael Alexander McGee, (42), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. Officers from East Precinct responded to the 3700 block of 42nd Street North on reports of […]
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Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department has identified the suspect in connection to the homicide of Garland Perry. The suspect has been identified as: Joshua Underwood, (88), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office for review. After an assessment of information, a Murder Warrant ($60,000 bond) […]
