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Media Release 100- Homicide Investigation- 59th Street N

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Michael Phillip Coleman, (62), B/M of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 2:50 p.m., East Precinct officers were responding to a ShotSpotter notification of approximately 6 gunshots fired, in the 100 Block […]

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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 […]

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Media Release 88- Arrest Made in the Andre Derrel Perry Homicide Investigation

Arrest Made in the Andre Derrel Perry Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Andre Derrel Perry. He was shot and killed on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in the 1500 Block of Cedargate Circle. The suspect has been identified as: Lasha […]

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Media Release 87- Homicide Investigation- Cedargate Circle

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Andre Derrel Perry, (38), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 10:03 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to a Domestic Disturbance call in the 1500 Block of Cedargate Circle. While en […]

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Media Release 77- Homicide Investigation- Center Street

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, April 15, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Eric Savoy Brown, (33), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 10:10 pm, North Precinct officers were responding to a ShotSpotter activation of approximately ten gunshots fired at Graymont Avenue and […]

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Media Release 71- Kidnapping/Assault Investigation-6th Avenue SW

Kidnapping/ Assault Investigation The Birmingham Police Department needs your help in identifying and locating a black female who we believe has been kidnapped and seriously injured. On Thursday, April 11, 2024, at approximately 2:11 a.m., South Precinct Officers responded to a call of a two-vehicle collision at 6th Avenue SW and MLK. When officers arrived […]

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Media Release 60- Arrest Made- Attempted Murder Investigation- 6th Avenue West

Arrest Made in an Attempted Murder Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the attempted murder of a 56-year-old man. On Sunday, March 24, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m. West Precinct officers responded to a call of a Person shot at 10th Street W and […]

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Media Release 47- Homicide Investigation- Cotton Avenue SW

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Willie Carr, (56), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 7:44 p.m., West Precinct officers were responding to a Person Shot call at a residence in the 1100 Block of Cotton […]

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Media Release 46- Homicide Investigation- 1st Avenue SW

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, March 11, 2024. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 4:53 p.m., South Precinct officers were responding to a Person Shot call in the 10 Block of 1st Avenue SW, the Titusville […]

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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 […]

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