One Person Killed and Eight Others Injured in Shooting Near Legion Field After Magic City Classic in Birmingham
Birmingham police said nine people were shot near Legion Field on Saturday night after the 85th Magic City Classic, with one person killed, one victim in critical condition and seven others listed as stable. No suspect has been identified and no arrests have been announced.
One person was killed and eight others were injured in a shooting near Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday night after the 85th Magic City Classic, Birmingham police said.
Police said shots rang out shortly after 7:50 p.m. Saturday near the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, during post-game celebrations outside the stadium. The shooting came after Alabama A&M defeated Alabama State 31-28 in the annual rivalry game, which drew thousands of fans to Birmingham.
Police order stadium area cleared
Police suspended all remaining Magic City Classic tailgating and ordered everyone to leave the stadium property, and urged people to stay away from Legion Field. Police said multiple firearms were recovered from the scene.
In an update early Sunday, police put the total at nine victims: one person killed, one victim in critical condition and seven others listed as stable. Police asked the public to share any video from before, during or after the shooting through the department tip portal.
As of the latest update, police had not publicly identified a suspect or announced any arrests, and the investigation remained active. Police had not announced what led to the shooting.
Mayor calls shooting senseless violence
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said in a statement Saturday night: “There is no argument, no beef, no misunderstanding that can justify this level of senseless violence during a night of celebration.” He added, “Tonight, as a family, we grieve,” and said the city would press for swift justice for those harmed at the event.
Reporting based on coverage by CNAW2, the New York Post and HBCU Sports.
