Murder Reclassification The Birmingham Police Department reports the ruling of justifiable homicide in the death of Mario Kindred has been declared a murder. On August 19, 2020, investigators presented the information gathered on the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment of the information, the Jefferson County District Attorney’s […]
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The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, October 26, 2020. Just before 3:00 p.m., the suspect entered AlaTrust Credit Union located at 1694 Montclair Road. The suspect presented the teller with a note and demanded money. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of money prior to […]
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Fatal Hit & Run Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports investigators are conducting a hit and run investigation that resulted in a fatality. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. The Birmingham Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the white vehicle involved in the accident that left the scene. At […]
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Double Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the victims have been identified in the homicide that occurred at 445 29th Street Ensley. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The victims have been identified as: Joseph Scott Norris, (40), W/M, of Birmingham, Alabama Jacqueline Sims Newsome, (39), W/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. No […]
BPD honored in Spirit of Liberty Foundation ceremony
Representatives of the Spirit of Liberty Foundation flew to Birmingham, Alabama on Oct. 14, 2020 to honor first responders and healthcare workers, including the Birmingham Police Department. Among those honored were several BPD officers who were injured in the line of duty. The officers held the first responder flags and torch, while Spirit of Liberty […]
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Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred in the 700 block of Carline Avenue on September 30, 2020. The victim has been identified as Rodger Burr II, (41), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Carline Avenue on […]
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Officer Involved Shooting Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting an Officer Involved Shooting Investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, September 18, 2020. Just after 2:00 p.m., a patrol officer with The Birmingham Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in the 1500 block of Avenue R. […]
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Reclassification-Justifiable Ruling The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Reginald Horn. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Investigators presented the information gathered to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office ruled the actions […]
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Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The homicide occurred on Sunday, September 13, 2020. The deceased victim has been identified as Javanna Cotton Owens, (71), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 9:05 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to 546 Brussels Circle on report of a person shot. […]
