Operation Knight Rider Continuation The Birmingham Police Department would like to provide additional updates on Operation Knight Rider. During the weekend of May 31–June 1, and the weekend of June 22-23, 2024, BPD efficiently deployed resources across different city locations, resulting in 6 arrests, the impounding of 4 vehicles (including 1 stolen vehicle), and the […]
Media Release 148-Update in the Aston Starkey Homicide Investigation
Update in the Aston Starkey Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives received information that the suspect wanted in connection to the murder of 13-year-old Aston Starkey, which occurred on March 2, 2024, is deceased. The suspect has been identified as: Serena Starkey, (53), W/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives received notification on Monday, June […]
Media Release 147-Officer-Involved Shooting-34th Street South
Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an officer-involved shooting investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, June 24, 2024. The male has been identified as: Daniel Allen Johnson, (43), W/M of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 8:31 p.m., a South Precinct officer was dispatched to a Disorderly Person call in the 700 Block of […]
Media Release 137- Arrest Made in the Obray Carter Homicide Investigation
Arrest Made in the Obray Carter Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Obray Carter. He was shot and killed on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, near 1st Avenue South and Center Street. The suspect has been identified as: Keena Deon Creer, […]
Media Release 136- Homicide Investigation- 3rd Avenue West
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Tadaruis Omar Debodre Jones, (30), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 12:23 am, West Precinct officers were responding to a call of a Person Shot in the 1400 Block of […]
Media Release 135- Justifiable Death Ruling in the Zetarius Free Homicide Investigation
Justifiable Death Ruling in the Zetarius Free Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Zetarius Free. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Investigators presented the information gathered to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson […]
Media Release 107- Homicide Investigation- 15th Avenue N.
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, May 17, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Jalen Darrel Bonner, (25), B/M, of Center Point, Alabama. At approximately 4:45 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to a call of a Decomposed Body at Vanderbilt Road and 15th […]
Media Release 102-Operation Knight Rider Continuation-Recap
Operation Knight Rider Continuation The Birmingham Police Department would like to provide additional updates on Operation Knight Rider. During the week of May 6th – 12th, BPD efficiently deployed resources across different city locations, resulting in 19 arrests, impounding of 7 vehicles (including 3 stolen vehicles), and seizure of 11 firearms. The suspects apprehended during […]
Media Release 101- Join Birmingham Police Department for National Police Week
Join Birmingham Police Department for National Police Week The Birmingham Police Department will be recognizing National Police Week from Sunday, May 12th to Saturday, May 18th with two main events. On May 16th, we will be hosting our annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ceremony at Railroad Park (1600 1st Avenue South) beginning at 10:00 a.m. On […]
Media Release 99-Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond Addresses Two Separate Shooting Incidents Involving Children
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond Addresses Two Separate Shooting Incidents Involving Children This past weekend our city experienced two separate incidents where two innocent children were victimized due to gun violence. This unfortunate event is deeply saddening and absolutely unacceptable. It is vital for us to acknowledge the shared responsibility we carry to ensure the […]
