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Media Release 302-Reclassification of Justifiable Homicide

Reclassification of Justifiable Homicide  The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Matthew Gelpin, (44), b/m of Birmingham, Alabama.  The incident occurred on Monday, November 22, 2021.  Investigators presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson County […]

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Media Release 116

Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made in the murder of Eric Tyler Sledge Jr. Sledge was murdered on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in the 1100 block of 20th Street South. The suspect has been identified as: Larry Denzel Rollins, b/m, (28), of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives presented […]

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Media Release 88

Reclassification-Justifiable Death Ruling The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Jubraun Wright. The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. 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 the […]

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