A shooting near Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, around 7:50 p.m., following the Magic City Classic college football game, left one person dead and eight others injured. The incident occurred near tailgating vendors, with multiple firearms recovered and one suspect detained. Police suspended tailgating and urged spectators to leave the area. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin condemned the violence, stating, 'There is no argument, no beef, no misunderstanding that can justify this level of senseless violence during a night of celebration rooted in HBCU tradition.'
The Magic City Classic, an annual rivalry game between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University, is traditionally a celebration of HBCU culture. The violence disrupted this tradition, prompting Mayor Woodfin to emphasize community unity and grief over the tragedy.
Officers responded to the scene and found victims with gunshot wounds. One person was confirmed dead, while eight others were injured—one in critical condition. The Birmingham Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify the shooter, urging anyone with relevant video footage to submit it for investigation. Mayor Woodfin urged the community to support the investigation, calling for collective action to prevent future tragedies.
The Birmingham Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify the shooter, urging anyone with relevant video footage to submit it for investigation.
At least one person was killed and eight others injured in a shooting after a college football game in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday night, officials said. https://t.co/vMijE43kYt
Tailgating was suspended for the Magic City Classic, and spectators were advised to leave the area. The incident has raised broader concerns about public safety at large gatherings. While the city mourns the loss, Mayor Woodfin expressed gratitude for the community’s resilience, stating, 'We will stand united as we overcome this tragic night.'