Nine shot near Birmingham stadium after college football game
One person died in a shooting near Legion Field, and police secured the area where Alabama A&M and Alabama State had just finished playing.
By Yuki Kaminski ·
Birmingham police reported that one person died and eight others were injured in a shooting near a college football stadium in Alabama on Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. in the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West. Authorities responded to the scene and found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police secured the perimeter to allow firefighters and paramedics to treat the injured. All tailgating activities associated with the Magic City Classic were suspended immediately. Officials asked the public to stay away from Legion Field, the site of a football game between Alabama A&M and Alabama State.
By early Sunday morning, medical staff reported that one victim was in critical condition. The other seven survivors were listed in stable condition. No police officers or first responders were injured during the response.
Investigators recovered several firearms at the location. One individual was detained and transported to Birmingham Police headquarters for questioning. The investigation drew support from multiple agencies, including the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the Vestavia Hills Police Department, the FBI Birmingham field office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett described the event as a "senseless act of violence" during a news conference. He thanked the various departments that assisted at the scene. Mayor Randall Woodfin issued a statement late on Saturday that also characterized the shooting as "senseless violence."
Detectives are appealing to the public for help. Police are asking anyone with video footage of the shooting to submit it to them. Submitters can remain anonymous. Those with information can reach detectives at 205-254-1764 or contact Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
Source: WLBT
