15-Year-Old Shot in West Birmingham The Birmingham Police Department reports a shooting investigation is underway after a 15-year-old was shot in the Jones Valley neighborhood. At around 1:30 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call in the 3100 Block of Parklawn Avenue. Officers arrived on the scene and then observed a […]
Media Release 9- Homicide Investigation-39th Avenue North
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The victim has been identified: Markell Sanders, (15), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 12:16 a.m., East Precinct officers were responding to a call of a person shot in the 4200 Block of 39th Avenue North. […]
Media Release 8- Homicide Investigation- Oporto Madrid Boulevard North
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Jaqoin Carpenter, (24), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:15 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Shot Spotter alert at 7701 5th Avenue North. Officers were updated that […]
Media Release 7- Arrest Made in the Otis Jones Jr. Homicide Investigation
Arrest Made in the Otis Jones Jr. Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the arson/murder of Otis Jones Jr. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in the 1000 Block of Westley Street. The suspect has been identified as: Keechaundra Deshay Cook, […]
Media Release 6- Public’s Assistance with the Ryan Johnson Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance with the Ryan Johnson Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Sunday, April 23, 2023, that claimed the life of Ryan Johnson. At approximately 1:15 AM, a BPD officer was working in an off-duty capacity at a nightclub in the 100 Block of […]
Media Release 5- Homicide Investigation- Westley Street
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 28, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Otis Jones Jr., (44), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. On Thursday, December 28, 2023, at approximately 4:55 a.m., East Precinct officers along with Birmingham Fire and Rescue (BFR) personnel were dispatched […]
Media Release 4- Homicide Investigation- Green Crest Turn
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Mia Nickson, (21), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:45 a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at a residence in the 800 Block of Green […]
Media Release 2- Homicide Investigation- 7th Avenue South
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 6, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Ledaron Pope, (43), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:05 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call in the 8400 Block of 7th Avenue South. […]
Media Release 281-Homicide Investigation-Parkway East
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 30, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Stephen A. Keith Jr., (77), W/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:33 p.m. East Precinct officers were dispatched to a call of a Motor Vehicle Accident in the 9300 Block […]
Media Release 280- Help Identify Animal Cruelty Suspect
Help Identify Animal Cruelty Suspect The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives need help from the public with identifying an Animal Cruelty suspect shown in the photos provided. On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, West Precinct officers responded to an Animal Cruelty call at 2512 Bush Boulevard. The suspect (pictured) left the location leaving 3 dogs inside […]
