Nine people were shot near Birmingham’s Legion Field after the Magic City Classic; one victim died and eight were hurt, police said.
Story Snapshot
- Police reported one dead and eight injured near Legion Field after the game.
- Officers recovered multiple firearms and detained one person for questioning.
- Police suspended tailgating and asked witnesses to share videos.
- The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. near Graymont Avenue West.
Police Confirm Casualties And Response Near Legion Field
Birmingham Police said nine people were shot shortly after 7:50 p.m. near the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, close to Legion Field. Officers found multiple victims and began life-saving aid. One person died, and eight others were injured. Police reported one victim in critical condition and the rest stable or with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting followed the Magic City Classic football game between Alabama A&M and Alabama State. Authorities did not state a motive or name a suspect.
Police said multiple firearms were recovered at the scene and secured in the property room. Officers also detained one person and took that individual to headquarters for questioning. Police did not say that the detained person was the shooter or a suspect. Investigators asked people who were nearby to submit videos to help identify who fired shots and how the incident unfolded. The department said the investigation was active and ongoing as of late Saturday.
Public Safety Steps And Impact On Magic City Classic Events
Police suspended Magic City Classic tailgating after the shooting to control crowds and protect first responders. Officials urged the public to avoid the area around Legion Field while officers processed the scene. The decision aimed to prevent more harm and to preserve evidence. City and police statements emphasized safety while asking witnesses to help by sharing footage. Local outlets reported these steps as part of the department’s standard response to violent incidents near large events.
Reports placed the shooting near vendor activity along Graymont Avenue West rather than inside the stadium. That location detail matters because it separates game security from street activity after the event. Police had not linked the violence to the teams, the rivalry, or the game itself. Coverage highlighted the long-running Magic City Classic and the large crowds it draws, but officials focused on the exact street location and time to guide the investigation and public messaging.
What We Know About Victims, Evidence, And Next Steps
Police reported one person dead at the scene and eight people injured. One injured victim was listed in critical condition, while others were stable or had non-life-threatening injuries. Officials did not release names or ages. Hospitals and the medical examiner had not provided public updates beyond the police summaries. Those medical details could change as patients receive treatment. Police said more information would be shared when confirmed through their standard process.
A mass shooting outside a football game in Alabama on Saturday killed one person and injured eight others, police said.
The shooting happened outside Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, after the annual "Magic City Classic" football game. pic.twitter.com/mXBtlfqjiZ
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Investigators will review any submitted videos, nearby surveillance feeds, and forensic evidence from the firearms recovered. Detectives will test shell casings, compare ballistic marks, and review timelines from 911 calls and body cameras. That work helps match weapons, shots, and locations. Police asked anyone with footage or first-hand accounts to contact them. Clear evidence can speed charges if a shooter is identified. Until then, officials continue to secure the area and gather witness statements.
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