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Media Release 66- Public’s Assistance with the Erskin Irvin Jr. Homicide Investigation

Public’s Assistance with the Erskin Irvin Jr. Homicide Investigation  Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in the 1400 Block of 33rd Street North that claimed the life of Erskin Irvin Jr. At approximately 9:50 PM, North Precinct officers were dispatched to a […]

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Media Release 149- Arrest Made in Norwood Homicide Investigation

Arrest Made in Norwood Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of a 36-year-old mother (awaiting proper next of kin notification). The victim was shot and killed on Friday, July 7, 2023, while in the 3200 Block of 17th Avenue North. The […]

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Media Release 37- Homicide Investigation Norwood Community

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, February 21, 2022. The victim has been identified as: Joshua Isaiah Carpenter, (26), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 7:15 p.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 1700 block of 33rd Street North on […]

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Media Release 259

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred on Friday, October 29, 2021. The victim has been identified as: Justin Rasha Lee, (34), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama.  The preliminary investigation suggests that an argument took place between the victim and a […]

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