Birmingham Police Department, Alabama

Domestic Violence Resources

“There IS help and you are NOT alone.” Detective Valentine with BPD’s Special Victims Unit discusses domestic violence and available resources. We understand that domestic violence is complex and people experiencing it may not feel like they’re ready to turn to police for help. Det. Valentine is the BPD liaison at One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center. Non-police counselors and translators are also available there to help you. One Place (205) 453-7261 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 650-6522 BPD Special Victims Unit (205) 297-8413

UPDATE The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a double homicide investigation stemming from a domestic related incident. The victim has been identified as Loretta Frazier, (65), b/f, of Birmingham, Alabama. The deceased subject has been identified as Derick Williams, (40), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. Just after 11:00 a.m., North precinct officers respond to a call of four people shot at 1024 12th Street North. Officer arrived and observed a deceased male, Derick Williams on lying on the sidewalk outside the apartment. Officers were alerted of others wounded inside the apartment. Officers entered the apartment and discovered the victim, Loretta Frazier lying on the floor unresponsive in the living room. Frazier was pronounced deceased on the scene. A male and female was found also inside the apartment suffering from gunshot wounds. Both surviving victims were transported to UAB Hospital by Birmingham Fire and Rescue. The female medical condition has been upgraded to stable. The male victim injuries are non-life threatening. The preliminary investigation suggest Derick Williams who was in a previous romantic relationship with the surviving female came to the location and shot all three people inside. The wounded male victim inside was able to return fire fatally wounding Williams. The investigation indicates a domestic report was filed at this location within the last 24 hours and there has been a history of domestic related incidents. Updates will be provided as this case develops. If there is anyone who has additional information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205- 2547777. ORIGINAL POST BPD is investigating a double homicide in the 1000 block of 12th Street North. Public Information Officer is en route.

Domestic Violence

MESSAGE FROM CHIEF OF POLICE: We have seen a steady flow of domestic violence incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Smith addresses recent homicides, crime stats and resources.

The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicideinvestigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2020.The victim has been identified as Ricky Ray Carlisle, (57), of Hoover, Alabama. At approximately 9:28 p.m., officers from West Precinct responded to an assault call at 3024 17th Street Ensley. Officer arrived and found the victim in the living room unresponsive suffering from a stab wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by Birmingham Fire and Rescue and Jefferson County Coroner. The preliminary investigation suggest the incident is domestic in nature. The victim was involved in a verbal altercation prior to being fatally wounded. There is one suspect incustody. Updates will be provided as this case develop. If there is anyone who has additional information pertaining to the case, pleasecontact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254- 7777. Original Post Homicide investigation is underway in the 3000 block of 17th Street Ensley. Public Information Officer is en route.

Good afternoon! 😃 Safe Passage officially begins Monday with the pilot location of the Morton Simpson Housing Community for students of Hays K-8, to help students get to and from school safely. The goal is to eventually expand this program, so more volunteers are needed! Volunteers will be wearing reflective vests and badges and are required to complete background checks. Check out this video for more information on what to expect!

Puppy Rescue

Good morning #Birmingham! We’d like to start your week off on a PAW-sitive note! 🐾 Officer Fitzgerald met with the owners of the two puppies that BPD and local firefighters recently rescued. In this video, you’ll also hear from the responding BPD officers! The pups share names with several characters of The Andy Griffith Show and the call seemed like one straight out of Mayberry 🐶

Homicide investigation underway in the 4300 block of Gadsden Street. Public Information Unit officer en route.

The Birmingham Police Department detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The victim has been identified as Mondrelle Kellogg, (25), of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:30 p.m., Officers from South Precinct responded to the 100 block of Center Street South on a call of a person shot. Officers were also alerted several rounds detected by ShotSpotter. Officers arrived and found the victim, Mondrelle Kellogg unresponsive on the ground in front of his vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. A female victim wife was also on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound. Kellogg was pronounced deceased on the scene. The female victim was transported to UAB were she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The female sustained non- life-threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation indicates the victim drove to the location, exited his car, and exchanged words with an unknown person. As the victim walked back to his car he was shot by another unknown suspect. The suspect fled the scene on foot prior to the officer’s arrival. There is no suspect(s) in custody. Updates will be provided as this case develops. Original Post Homicide investigation is underway in the 100 block of Center Street South. Public Information Officer is en route.

AlaTrust Credit Union Robbery

AlaTrust Credit Union robbery investigation. The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, October 26, 2020. Just before 3:00 p.m., the suspect entered AlaTrust Credit Union located at 1694 Montclair Road. The suspect presented the teller with a note and demanded money. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of money prior to fleeing the location. The suspect was confronted in the parking lot by a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy. The deputy was working in an off duty capacity at the credit union. Shots were fired by the deputy during this confrontation. The suspect was able to flee the scene. The suspect was apprehended by the Birmingham Police Department with the assistance of Irondale Police Department in the city limits of Irondale. There were no injuries to the suspect or law enforcement officers. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Robbery Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.

Birmingham SWAT School Graduation

Today, BPD celebrated SWAT School graduation. Congratulations to all of the graduates and instructors for their hard work. We spoke with Officer Tara Foster to get a good insight into what Birmingham SWAT School has been like. Check it out. #congratulations #protect #serve #respect

#Pleasehelp The Birmingham Police Department reports investigators are conducting a hit and run investigation that resulted in a fatality. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. The Birmingham Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the white vehicle involved in the accident that left the scene. At approximately 5:02 p.m., BPD responded to a traffic collision at I-59 North / I- 59 South. The investigation indicated the accident was caused by a white vehicle that struck a small silver sedan. The silver sedan was catapulted into an 18 wheeler causing the 18 wheeler to strike a black SUV. The driver of the 18 wheeler was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the white vehicle left the scene of the accident. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Hit & Run Investigators @ 205-254-6555 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.

2020 National Faith & Blue Weekend

Good morning! All of the positive energy from National Faith & Blue Weekend has kept us going strong during the work week – we can’t stop smiling! Thank you for joining us in building positive relationships. We learned a lot and Chief Patrick Smith said it best: Stay Engaged! In this video, Officer Truman Fitzgerald has a recap of all of the great events. #protect #serve #respect #stayengaged #FaithandBlue

Spirit of Liberty honors BPD

We want to thank the Spirit of Liberty Foundation for making a special trip to #Birmingham to honor police, healthcare workers and other first responders! ✈️ They held a special ceremony this afternoon to honor BPD officers, including many injured in the line of duty.

Update: The Birmingham Police Department reports the victims have been identified in the homicide that occurred at 1400 block of 29th Street Ensley. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The victims have been identified as: Joseph Scott Norris, (40), of Birmingham, Alabama Jacqueline Sims Newsome, (39), of Birmingham, Alabama. No arrest has been made in connection to this homicide. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254- 1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777. Original Post BPD is currently investigating a double homicide in the 1400 Block of 29th Street Ensley. Public Information Officer is en route.

School Supply Giveaway

The Birmingham Police Department hosted a free school supply giveaway at the BPD Headquarters location. 500 bookbags and other school supplies were available for the public during the FaithandBlue weekend. #FaithandBlue #stayengaged

We asked a community member about her experience here today and this is what she had to say! #StayEngaged #Protect #Serve #Respect #FaithandBlue

Come on down to the Birmingham Police Headquarters located @ 1710 1st Ave N Giving away 500 book bags and other school supplies. This event is from 11:30-1:00pm! #StayEngaged #Protect #Serve #Respect #FaithandBlue

Birmingham Police Department School Supply and Mask giveaway. Giving away 500 backpacks filled with supplies.Birmingham Police Headquarters Lobby 11:30 until 1:30pm #Stayengaged #FaithandBlue

WATCH LIVE: Virtual Community Dialogue begins! Chief Smith joins a diverse panel of community members, faith leaders and other law enforcement officials for a night of candid conversation moderated by Art Franklin of CBS 42. National Faith & Blue Weekend has officially begun! 🎉 #Stayengaged #FaithandBlue

"We miss you, we've been thinking about you and we can't wait to see you back at school!" Today officers from the Birmingham Police Department's Community Outreach and Public Education Division were hard at work gearing up for Sunday's school supply and mask giveaway. School Resource Officer Smith shared with us his gratitude for all those who made this event possible and a special message for students. The School Supply and Mask Giveaway will be hosted by BPD, Titusville AOH Church of God and 95.7 Jamz. It is scheduled for Sunday, October 11 at BPD Headquarters (1710 1ST Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Distribution of backpacks with supplies will be on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last) #protect #serve #respect #wegotyourback #GIVEAWAY

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. The victim has been identified as Rodriguez Deonte Jones, (25), of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 12:48 a.m., officers from West Precinct responded to a vehicle fire located near Woodward Park in the 1300 block of McMillon Avenue Southwest. Birmingham Fire and Rescue extinguished the fire and found a severely burned body in the passenger seat of the vehicle. Details are limited in this investigation. Detectives have not established a motive. Updates will be provided as information comes available. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777. Original post Unclassified death investigation underway in the 1300 block of McMillon Avenue.

The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred at 440 4th Street North on October 1, 2020. The victim has been identified as Dana Boyd II, (31), of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:05 p.m., officers responded to 440 4th Street North on reports of a person shot. Officers found the victim, Dana Boyd II lying on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded and Boyd was pronounced deceased on the scene. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was outside the apartment with friends when two suspects approached them and shot Boyd. The suspects fled the scene prior to officers' arrival. There are no suspect(s) in custody. Detectives have not established a motive. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777. Updates will be provided as information comes available. Original Post Homicide investigation underway in the 400 block of 4th Street North. Public information officer is en route.

Homicide investigation 700 Block of Carline Avenue.

The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred in the 700 block of Carline Avenue on September 30, 2020. The victim has been identified as Rodger Burr II, (41), of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Carline Avenue on reports of a person shot. Officers from West Precinct responded and found the victim, Rodger Burr II inside of his vehicle unresponsive. Burr was shot multiple times and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The preliminary investigation suggest the victim was at the intersection of Carline Avenue and Avenue T when another vehicle pulled adjacent to the victim’s car. Someone inside that vehicle fired multiple shots fatally wounding the victim. The victim’s car rolled foward and came to rest yards away. There are no suspect(s) in custody. Detectives have not established a motive. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777. Updates will be provided as information comes available. Original Post Homicide investigation 700 Block of Carline Avenue.

Original Post Homicide investigation underway on Watertown Circle. Public Information Officer is en route.

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UPDATE The Birmingham Police Department has identified the suspect in connection to the homicide of Garland Perry. The suspect has been identified as: Joshua Underwood, (88), of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office for review. After an assessment of information, a Murder Warrant ($60,000 bond) was issued for the arrest of Joshua Underwood. Underwood will remain in guarded custody until he is released from the hospital. Joshua Underwood will then be transported to the Jefferson County Jail. Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, September 21, 2020. The victim has been identified as Garland Perry, (86), of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 8:43 a.m., officers from West Precinct responded to the 1600 Block of Brookfield Lane on report of a person assaulted. Officers arrived and were alerted by the victim’s daughter that her mother was inside the residence severely wounded. Officers entered and observed the victim Garland Perry inside the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates the brother of the victim stabbed her multiple times. The suspect left the residence on foot and was found hiding underneath a large cactus bush nearby. The suspect was apprehended and transported to a local area hospital for medical treatment and an evaluation. The suspect will remain guarded custody pending release from the hospital and will be transported to jail thereafter. Updates will be provided as additional information comes available. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777. Original Post Homicide investigation underway in the 1600 Block Brookfield Lane. Public Information Offi

South Precinct Officer Down

South Precinct Officer Down Media Release

The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide Investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday. September 20, 2020 in the Elyton Village Housing community. Shortly after 2:00 p.m. officers from North Precinct responded to a call of a juvenile (age 16) shot . The juvenile was transported to Children’s Hospital with unknown Injuries. While on scene officers heard multiple shots fired nearby. Upon further investigation officers discovered the victim in the 10 block of 4th Court West alley lying unresponsive suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. Officers also found a third person who was wounded. He was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation suggest the motive in this homicide was retaliation from an unknown incident. The two adult victims were caught in the crossfire. There are no suspects in custody. If there is anyone who has information please contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama @ 205-254-7777 or the Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Division @ 205-254-1764. Updates will be provided as information comes available.

Update ​​​​The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim in a homicide that occurred on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in the 300 block of 72nd Street North. The victim has been identified as Melvin Nelson, (59), of Birmingham, Alabama. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama @ 205-254-7777 or the Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Division @ 205-254-1764. Updates will be provided as additional information come available. On scene media release The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The homicide occurred on Sunday September 20, 2020. The victim will be identified after next of kin notification. At approximately 2:05 a.m., the Birmingham Police Department’s 911 Communication Division received a Shot Spotter call of one round fired in the 300 block of 72ND Street North. Officers from the East Precinct responded to the scene and discovered the victim unresponsive lying on the curb near the roadway. The victim suffered from an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue reported to the scene where the victim was pronounced deceased. Detectives have limited information in this homicide investigation. There are no suspect(s) in custody. Detectives have not established a motive. Updates will be provided as information becomes available. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama @ 205-254-7777 or the Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Division @ 205-254-1764. Original Post Homicide investigation is underway in the 300 Block of 72nd Street North. Public Information Officer is en route.

Officer-Involved Shooting Update The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting an Officer Involved Shooting Investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, September 18, 2020. Just after 2:00 p.m., a patrol officer with The Birmingham Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in the 1500 block of Avenue R. The suspect fled resulting in a vehicle pursuit. The suspect loss control of the vehicle and wrecked in the 6500 block of Avenue N. The suspect bailed from the vehicle and presented a firearm resulting in the officer discharging his weapon wounding the suspect. Officers immediately rendered aid by applying a tourniquet prior to the arrival of Birmingham Fire and Rescue. The suspect was transported to UAB Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Birmingham Police Officer did not sustain any injuries during this incident. The suspect’s weapon was recovered on scene. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will take the lead in this Officer Involved Shooting Investigation. Additional information pertaining to the suspect’s formal charges will be provided as it comes available