A shooting near Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday evening left multiple people injured and at least one person dead following the 85th annual Magic City Classic. The conditions of the other victims have not been confirmed.
Gunfire was reported shortly before 8 p.m. near the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, shortly after the Magic City Classic game ended. Tailgating activities were still taking place in the area when the shooting occurred.
Following the incident, officials suspended tailgating festivities and directed people to leave the stadium property.
The Birmingham Police Department issued a public service announcement urging attendees to leave the area.
“All Magic City Classic tailgating has been suspended. Everyone needs to leave the stadium property at this time. The Birmingham Police Department will provide updated information as soon as possible,” the department stated.
Authorities have not yet confirmed further details about the victims or the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
This is a developing story. The article will be updated as additional information becomes available.
