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Media Release 135 – Justifiable Death Ruling

Justifiable Death Ruling The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Cornell Dewayne Richardson. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 30, 2023. 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 […]

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Arrest Made in the Jarvis Conley Jr. Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Jarvis Conley Jr. Jarvis Conley Jr. was shot and killed on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in the 900 Block of 25th Street Southwest. The suspect has been […]

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Media Release 133- Homicide Investigation- 13th Avenue N.

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, June 26, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Bryan Williams, (43), B/M of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:55 PM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to an Open-Door Call in the 4200 Block of 13th Avenue N. Officers arrived […]

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Media Release 132- Homicide Investigation – Avenue N

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, June 26, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Christen Taylor Adams, (22), B/M of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 12:08 AM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot Call in the 4900 Block of Avenue N. Officers […]

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Media Release 105- Shooting Investigation Involving Small Children Underway

Shooting Investigation Involving Small Children Underway The Birmingham Police Department reports a shooting investigation is underway in the 2000 Block of Avenue V after two small children were wounded by gunfire. On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at approximately 12:30 AM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 2000 Block of Avenue V on report of […]

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Media Release 156

COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith cordially invites community members to attend “Coffee with the Chief” for coffee and conversation at Starbucks located at 2401 Crossplex Boulevard Birmingham, Alabama 35208. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. Chief Smith along with the Birmingham Police Department’s Command Staff will be on hand to […]

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Media Release 146

Arrest Made in Double Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murders of Joseph Demetrice Robinson and Rikki Dunri Christopher Bynum. The suspect has been identified as: Antonio Shaw, (27), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham Police Detectives presented information on the case to […]

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Media Release 133

Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the subject in the attached photo. The missing person has been identified as: Holli Jo Wilson, (37), W/F, 5’10’’ 190 pounds, of Birmingham, Alabama. Holli Jo Wilson’s family members […]

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Media Release 128

Officer Involved Shooting Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the two injured Birmingham Police Officers has been identified. Both officers were wounded by gunfire while executing a search warrant for a double homicide suspect. Jeremy Dorr (age 40). Officer Dorr is a 16-year veteran of the Birmingham Police Department. Officer Dorr is assigned to the […]

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Media Release 86

Multiple Shot, One Deceased at Patton Park The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. The deceased victim has been identified as Areyelle Yarbrough, (32), b/f, of Bessemer, Alabama. Just after 7:00 p.m., Birmingham Police Officers responded to Patton Park located at 1200 […]

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