BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Birmingham police say they are doing everything they can to keep residents safe after city leaders expressed frustration over celebratory gunfire they heard throughout the city on New Year’s Eve.
“We hear them, and we do understand,” said BPD Public Information Officer Sgt. LaQuitta Wade. “Because if it was the other way around, I would want someone to listen to me.”
WBRC was scheduled to meet with Birmingham Chief of Police Michael Pickett Thursday to discuss the city council’s concerns. When the time came for the interview, WBRC was informed that Pickett was unable to meet for the conversation…