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crime2 years ago

High school band director arrested for refusing to stop performance

Johnny Mims, the band director at Minor High School, speaks out after being arrested and stunned with a Taser by Birmingham police. The incident occurred during a prohibited "fifth quarter" performance, where bands battle after football games. Body camera footage shows officers confronting Mims, leading to an altercation and the deployment of a Taser multiple times in front of students. Mims was charged with disorderly conduct, harassment, and resisting arrest. The Alabama Education Association will address the incident, and the Birmingham Police Department's Internal Affairs Division is investigating.

crime2 years ago

Gun violence erupts outside Lakeview bar, leaving multiple injured.

Multiple people were shot outside the Tin Roof bar in Lakeview, Birmingham, following a physical altercation in a parking lot next to the bar. Four people were injured and transported to the hospital, with two suffering from life-threatening injuries. The shooting occurred outside the bar, and police have two active crime scenes. The incident is still under investigation.

crime2 years ago

Possible Connection Found Between Center Point Homicide and Birmingham Shooting

A 40-year-old woman was found stabbed to death in Center Point, Alabama, and the suspect is believed to have fired multiple shots into a home in Birmingham, injuring four people. The person of interest, Cortrell Burks, is being sought by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and may be driving a black Nissan Armada. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers or the authorities.