Four people were killed and at least 18 others were wounded in a mass shooting that took place in a popular nightlife district in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday night. The incident occurred in the Five Points South area near the University of Alabama at Birmingham. According to the Birmingham Police Department, two men and a woman were killed at the scene, while a fourth victim died at the university's hospital.
Police responded to reports of gunfire shortly after 11 p.m. and believe that the shooting was not random, but stemmed from an isolated incident where multiple victims were caught in the crossfire. As of Sunday morning, no suspects were in custody, and police stated that it is unclear who the suspected gunmen were targeting in the shooting.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue transported eight victims to the hospital, with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to life-threatening. Police have blocked off streets in the area as they continue to investigate the incident. Officer Truman Fitzgerald assured the public that authorities are committed to uncovering and apprehending those responsible for the attack.
Police have reached out to the FBI and ATF for assistance in the investigation, and are asking anyone with information to come forward. A reward may be possible for those who provide valuable information. The incident has sparked concerns in the community, with residents being urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement.