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Second arrest made in Birmingham firefighter's shooting death

The Birmingham Police Department made a second arrest in connection to the murder of Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton.

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U.S. Marshals task force assists in arrest of alleged murderer responsible for triple homicide

The Birmingham Police Department announced an arrest in a July 13, 2024 triple homicide.

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Damien McDaniel now charged with 14 homicides, including shooting deaths of Birmingham firefighter, UPS worker

The man charged in a string of murders across Birmingham, including the Five Points South mass shooting, is now charged with three more murders.

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State Rep. Givan, Birmingham PD warn of police shortage 'timebomb' — 'It’s definitely not safe'

A Birmingham police officer is concerned the public isn't getting the truth from their mayor. That officer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, had a dire warning. "Read between the lines, it's definitely not safe in Birmingham."

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Lawmakers add teeth to legislation requiring law enforcement to produce staffing, crime reports — 'We will no longer tolerate anyone fudging these numbers for self-promotion’

Lawmakers intend to add further teeth to proposed legislation mandating every county and municipal law enforcement agency to disclose annually how many officers are on staff, with a special emphasis applied to Birmingham and Montgomery.

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Birmingham interim police chief contradicts Randall Woodfin — Wants to strengthen federal partnerships

Birmingham interim police chief Micheal Pickett just released a “7-Point Crime Reduction Strategy” that includes the City of Birmingham relying on the same federal partners Woodfin dismissed to help decrease crime.

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Report shows staggering lack of resources and support for Birmingham Police Department

Earlier this week, the City of Birmingham released the "Birmingham Crime Commission Report," which takes a comprehensive look at the city's rising violent crime and homicide rates.

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Birmingham PD asks community to come together following shooting death of Jackson-Olin senior

The Birmingham Police Department made a plea to the public following another act of violence that claimed the life of a young man.

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Alabama Supreme Court Justice Greg Cook: BPD policy barring officers from pursuing traffic offenders ‘badly misguided’

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Greg Cook said a written policy issued by the Birmingham Police Department barring officers from pursuing fleeing drivers is “badly misguided.”

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'The time is right': Birmingham Police Chief Thurmond announces retirement to put family first

Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond will retire on November 29. Thurmond announced the news on Thursday, thanking Mayor Randall Woodfin for the opportunity.

Damien Mc Daniel Alabama News
Birmingham's Five Points South mass shooting suspect charged in multiple homicides spanning three days

Birmingham Police said a suspect in the deadly Five Points South mass shooting could be responsible for six deaths in three days.

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State Rep. Givan demands resignation of Birmingham Police chief over 'never ending bloodbath' of violent crime — 'The chief is ultimately responsible'

In a continuation of drama in the magic city related to ongoing crime, State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) publicly called on Monday for the resignation of Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond for failing to address the "never ending bloodbath" in her district.

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$100,000 in rewards offered in Birmingham mass shooting; Over 100 tips received

Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama has received over 100 tips in Birmingham’s Five Points South mass shooting, yet still no arrests have been made.

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Jefferson County Coroner searching for family of wheelchair-bound disabled vet killed in hit-and-run

A man believed to have lived in the Coalburg community near Fultondale was killed in a hit-and-run, and authorities have been unable to find his family.

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Multiple shot, two dead in Birmingham; Suspected gunman in custody

 The Birmingham Police Department is investigating two related shootings that left two dead and two injured.

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'We will be coming for you': BPD chief says feds assisting in weekend homicide investigations

Birmingham Police are putting all they have into two deadly shootings that left seven people dead and ten injured Saturday.

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Seven killed in two separate Birmingham shootings Saturday

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating two separate shootings Saturday that claimed the lives of seven people and injured others.

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BPD revives LGBTQ club double shooting investigation after witnesses come forward

Birmingham Police continue to put effort into the investigation of two people who shot and killed each other at a well-known LGBTQ club in the city's Southside.

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Alabama mom wanted for murder of boy starved to death found dead in Texas

The mother of a 13-year-old who died after being starved and dehydrated in a Birmingham hotel was found dead in Texas.

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Birmingham mayor vacates assistant police chief and deputy police chief positions

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin removed two members of Police Chief Scott Thurmond’s command staff. According to reports, the positions of assistant police chief and deputy chief were vacated.

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Teen starved to death in Birmingham hotel; Mother charged, not in custody

The Birmingham Police Department arrested the mother of a boy found dead in the Extended Stay America on Cahaba Park Circle.

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Birmingham PD confirms Family Court building shot into; One injured by shattered glass

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating after someone shot into the Family Court building at 120 2nd Court North in downtown.

Jayden Green Alabama News
'God has truly blessed me': Kidney recipient thankful after five year fight for survival

The son of a Birmingham Police detective is thanking God after receiving a life-saving kidney transplant.

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Second victim shot at The Quest Club in Birmingham dies from injuries

The second person shot at The Quest Club in Birmingham has succumbed to his injuries, police said Sunday.

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Investigators determine victims in The Quest Club shooting shot each other

Birmingham Police investigators determined the two men shot at The Quest Club early Friday morning, shot each other.

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Birmingham PD has safety concerns at The Quest LGBTQ club after double shooting

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a double shooting that left one man dead at The Quest Club, a 24/7 LGBT club.

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BPD homicide detective searching for kidney donor for son

Jayden Green, 20, was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease IgA nephropathy when he was 15 years old. He began complaining about his back hurting then symptoms became worse with a declining kidney function.

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