15-year-old killed on Senior Skip Day 2002 haunts Birmingham police chief: ‘Sometimes .. things go wrong’
Interim Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett was a senior at Ramsay High School when 15-year-old April Jamerson was ...
Man found shot dead in Birmingham road is city’s first homicide in 1 month
West Precinct officers were dispatched at 7 p.m. Saturday to a report of a person down at the intersection of Avene and 16th ...
BPD chief urges safety as 'Senior Skip Day' approaches; recalls 15-year-old's death
As "Senior Skip Day" approaches on Friday, March 14, Birmingham Police Interim Chief Michael Pickett is urging students to ...
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'Makes them think twice': With more than 3 weeks without a Birmingham homicide, police give update on crime plan
A look at the full news conferenceBirmingham Interim Police Chief Michael Pickett held a news conference Monday to update how ...
Ala. Police, City Officials Evolve Crime Plan after Historically Violent Year
Since a September mass shooting and a record-level of violent crime last year, Birmingham police are hitting high-crime areas ...
Birmingham police bringing back familiar program, hoping to make a lasting impact on the city’s youth
While athletics remain a key component, the program is expanding its focus to include other activities aimed at mentorship ...
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Damien McDaniel charged with murder of Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton
According to Interim Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett, 22-year-old Damien McDaniel, who is also a suspect in two mass shootings, is charged with capital murder in the death of Jordan Melton.