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Huntsville Police North Precinct to host last Family Fun Night of the year
September 13, 2024
Join the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) for a community event guaranteed to have a slice of fun for everyone. HPD’s North Precinct is hosting its last Family Fun Night event of the year on Monday, Sept. 23, from 5-7 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011 Sparkman Drive. All ages are welcome. “We want our community members to see us as their partners,” said HPD Captain Tony McElyea. “These monthly [more]
Read MoreSecond teen charged with capital murder in connection to Max Luther Drive shooting
September 10, 2024
A second teen has been charged with capital murder and two counts of first-degree assault in connection to a shooting on Max Luther Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The 15-year-old male was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Cocoa Beach, Fla., on Monday, Sept. 9 after disembarking from a cruise ship. Information on extradition is not available at this time.
Read MoreHuntsville Police seek public comment on service, performance
September 9, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) seeks community feedback as part of its reaccreditation process with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Residents can share their insights on HPD’s community involvement, public safety services and overall suitability for reaccreditation through CALEA’s public comment portal. Comments, which may include both commendations and concerns, will be sent directly to CALEA for evaluation. The portal is specifically for providing feedback on HPD’s service [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit arrest
September 4, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) charged a 16-year-old with capital murder after a shooting on Max Luther Drive at 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. An HPD officer responded to Huntsville Hospital after three gunshot victims arrived for treatment. One of the victims died at the hospital. Another victim remains in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The responding officer learned the shooting involved juveniles in two vehicles on Max Luther Drive just west of Washington Street. Officers [more]
Read MoreSBI investigating shooting death
August 26, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) responded to a domestic violence call in the 6200 block of Rime Village Drive just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. An armed suspect fired at a fleeing female in front of an HPD officer. An officer discharged his weapon, mortally wounding the suspect. No officers were injured during the incident. Per protocol, HPD requested the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to lead the [more]
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