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Media Release 177

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. On Thursday, August 13, 2020, the suspect entered Popeye’s located at 725 11th Court West at approximately 1:08 p.m. The suspect casually walked into the business and […]

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Media Release 172

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, August 10, 2020. The victim has been identified Condorius Sanchez Williams, (30), B/M, of Adamsville, Alabama. At approximately 12:50 a.m., BPD 911 Communications Division received a call of a traffic accident on Interstate I-65 northbound under the […]

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Media Release 171

Off-Duty Officer Involved Shooting/Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an officer involved shooting and a homicide occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2020. The deceased victim will be identified upon next of kin notification. At approximately 11:49 a.m., officers from West Precinct responded to the #1 Stunnas Motorsports Club located at 426 18TH Street Ensley […]

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Media Release 169

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The victim has been identified as Cyrus Montez Abrams Jr, (17), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Just after 11:00 p.m., officers from west precinct heard multiple shots fired in the 1000 block of 15th […]

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Community Food Giveaway

The Community Outreach and Public Education Division (COPE) of the Birmingham Police Department will host its 4th food giveaway Saturday, August 8th. Milk, tea, produce boxes and assorted meats will be provided for the community in both a drive-thru and walk-up setting at BPD Headquarters located at 1710 1st Avenue North. The food giveaway will […]

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Media Release 168

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The victim will be identified upon next of kin notification. Just after 11:00 p.m., officers from west precinct heard multiple shots fired in the 1000 block of 15th Way Southwest while patrolling the area. […]

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Media Release 167

Homicide Investigation Update   The Birmingham Police Department reports the Jefferson County Coroner has identified the victim in a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The victim has been identified as Earl Lee Junior Alexander, (40), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.   Homicide Investigation Original Release   The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are […]

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Media Release 163

Homicide Investigation Update  The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made in connection to the murder of Dexter Speights. The suspect has been identified as: Marquele Dion Brownlee, (25) B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham Police Detectives presented information on the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. After an assessment of information, […]

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Media Release 161

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. The victim has been identified as Raven Swain, (24), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 7:09 p.m., officers from South Precinct responded to Underwood Park in the 1100 block of 26th Street on reports […]

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Media Release 160

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 28, 2019. The victim has been identified as Joe Albert Foster IV, (21), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 12:21 a.m., West Precinct Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 2300 block of […]

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