Tag: BESSEMER POLICE

Bessemer Police investigating deadly stabbing on charter bus carrying security guards

The Bessemer Police Department confirmed one person died and three others were injured in a stabbing on a charter bus.

Erica Thomas | 06.16.26

FILE- This Feb. 9, 2021 photo file photo, a car enters an Amazon facility where labor is trying to organize workers in Bessemer, Ala. Organizers are pushing for some 6,000 Amazon workers to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union on the prom Alabama News

Man shot, killed at Amazon Fulfillment Center identified; Union blames Amazon security failures

The Jefferson County Coroner identified the man who was killed Sunday at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Bessemer.

Erica Thomas | 01.20.26

Woman mauled to death by pack of dogs in vacant Bessemer lot

The Bessemer Police Department is investigating after a 50-year-old woman was mauled to death by a pack of dogs.

Erica Thomas | 07.25.25

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Bessemer Police chief claims to be 'hindered' by permitless carry in midst of gun violence wave

Bessemer Police Chief Mike Wood addressed the media following deadly shootings over the weekend. Wood said the legislature’s move to allow people to carry guns without a concealed carry permit has impacted efforts to reduce crime.

Erica Thomas | 09.04.24

Man shot while in vehicle with young daughter in Bessemer; Salvation Army reacts

The Salvation Army is reacting after a man was shot and killed in front of its Corps in Bessemer Sunday.

Erica Thomas | 07.25.22