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Media Release 148-Update in the Aston Starkey Homicide Investigation

Update in the Aston Starkey Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives received information that the suspect wanted in connection to the murder of 13-year-old Aston Starkey, which occurred on March 2, 2024, is deceased. The suspect has been identified as: Serena Starkey, (53), W/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives received notification on Monday, June […]

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Media Release 147-Officer-Involved Shooting-34th Street South

Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation   The Birmingham Police Department reports an officer-involved shooting investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, June 24, 2024. The male has been identified as: Daniel Allen Johnson, (43), W/M of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 8:31 p.m., a South Precinct officer was dispatched to a Disorderly Person call in the 700 Block of […]

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Media Release 137- Arrest Made in the Obray Carter Homicide Investigation

Arrest Made in the Obray Carter Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Obray Carter. He was shot and killed on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, near 1st Avenue South and Center Street. The suspect has been identified as: Keena Deon Creer, […]

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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 35- Homicide Investigation- 3rd Avenue SW

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, February 26, 2024. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 9:45 p.m. South Precinct Officers were responding to a ShotSpotter activation in the 200 Block of 3rd Avenue SW. While en route, […]

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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 250- The Birmingham Police Department Hosts Annual Christmas Toy Drive

The Birmingham Police Department is gearing up for the holidays and will host our annual Christmas Toy Drive. Starting on Monday, November 20th, Our Community Outreach and Public Education Division will be accepting donations of newand unwrapped toys to be given out during our annual Christmas sleigh ride. Until December 20th, participants can drop off […]

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Media Release 145 – Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation -13th Avenue North

Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Bryan Keith Williams. Bryan Keith Williams was shot and killed on Monday, June 26, 2023, in 4200 Block of 13th Avenue North. The suspect has been identified as: Larry Dewayne Kimble […]

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Media Release 138- Three Injured After Patrol Vehicle Struck

Three Injured After Patrol Vehicle Struck  The Birmingham Police Department reports two community members, and a BPD officer are currently receiving treatment after a Chevrolet Camaro caused a side-impact (T-bone) collision with a BPD patrol vehicle. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 2, 2023. At around 4:46 AM, the Birmingham 911 Communications Division received a […]

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Media Release 133- Homicide Investigation- 13th Avenue N.

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, June 26, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Bryan Williams, (43), B/M of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:55 PM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to an Open-Door Call in the 4200 Block of 13th Avenue N. Officers arrived […]

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