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Media Release 271- Homicide Investigation-Princeton Avenue SW

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Willie Henderson, (31), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:42 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to a call of a person shot in the 1200 Block of Princeton Avenue SW. […]

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Media Release 270-Homicide Investigation-12th Street South

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 12:12 p.m., South Precinct officers were responding to a call of a person shot in the 1100 Block of 12th Street South. […]

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Media Release 268- Justifiable Death Ruling- Springville Road

Justifiable Death Ruling The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Patrick Bennett. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 18, 2023, in the 700 Block of Springville Road. Investigators presented the information gathered to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the […]

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Media Release 256- Homicide Investigation- 5th Avenue

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Nigel Riddick Roberson, (19), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. On Saturday, December 2, 2023, at approximately 3:38 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to multiple ShotSpotter notifications in the 900 Block of […]

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Media Release 255- Homicide Investigation- 38th Place North

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Courtney Spencer, (24), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.   Just before 4 p.m., the Birmingham 911 Communications Division began receiving multiple calls of a shootout taking place in the Inglenook Community. […]

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Media Release 253- Homicide Investigation- Closhire Lane

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, November 27, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Reginald Bryant, (52), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Just before 4 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Shots Fired call in the 500 Block of Closhire Lane. Officers arrived on […]

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Media Release 251- Homicide Investigation- Willard Avenue SW

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, November 20, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 12:14 p.m., West Precinct officers were responding to a call of a house fire at Willard Avenue and 44th Street SW. Officers […]

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Media Release 249-Homicide Investigation- Avenue C

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Lakevin Debruce. (22), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.  At approximately 4:01 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to a call of a person shot at the intersection on 26th Street Ensley and […]

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Media Release 248-Homicide Investigation-Avenue I

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Zion Kewayne Taylor (24), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:33 p.m., West Precinct officers were responding to a ShotSpotter notification. While en route, the call was updated stating a […]

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Media Release 247-Homicide Investigation-Avenue W

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 2:55 a.m., West Precinct officers were responding to a ShotSpotter notification of 9 rounds fired. While en route, the call was updated […]

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