1 dead, 8 injured in Alabama shooting after football game, police say
One of the injured was in critical condition, Birmingham police said.
A shooting following a football game in Birmingham, Alabama resulted in one death and eight injuries, according to police reports. The incident occurred shortly after 7:50 p.m. on Saturday near the 400 block of Grayman Avenue West, close to Legion Field where the Magic City Classic football game had taken place earlier. At least one person was confirmed dead, while seven others were in stable condition and one remained in critical condition.
Police spokesperson Officer Darrell Freeman stated that nine individuals were hit by gunfire, all of whom were recovered at the scene. Multiple firearms were seized by officers and transferred to the property room. One suspect has been detained and is currently being questioned at the Birmingham Police Headquarters. Chief Michael Pickett confirmed that the shooting occurred off the property boundaries of Legion Field. The situation remains active with further developments expected.
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