One Dead, Eight Injured in Shooting After Alabama Football Game
Police have detained one person in connection with the incident that occurred near Legion Field.
One person was killed and at least eight others were injured in a shooting that occurred after a football game in Birmingham, Alabama, law enforcement officials reported. One of the injured individuals remained in critical condition following the incident.
Birmingham Police Department stated that officers responded to multiple gunshots shortly after 7:50 p.m. on Saturday in the 400 block of Grayman Avenue West, where they discovered several victims. Nine people were struck by gunfire, with one confirmed deceased, according to Officer Darrell Freeman. Seven other victims were reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities recovered multiple firearms from the scene. A single person has been detained and transported to Birmingham Police Headquarters for questioning. Police described the situation as an active scene with developing information.
The shooting took place in the vicinity of Legion Field, which had hosted the Magic City Classic football game earlier that day. Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett indicated that the incident occurred off of the main property associated with the game venue.