MASS SHOOTING ROCKS BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
ALABAMA — A night of revelry turned into tragedy as gunfire erupted in Birmingham, Alabama, leaving at least four people dead and 18 others wounded in a mass shooting.
The chaos unfolded late Saturday in the vibrant Five Points South area, a popular spot known for its bustling nightlife.
According to Birmingham police officer Truman Fitzgerald, the peace of the night was shattered when “multiple shooters fired multiple shots on a group of people.”
As authorities arrived on the scene, they discovered the lifeless bodies of two men and one woman. Tragically, a third man lost his battle for survival in the hospital.
The investigation into the shooting is in full swing, with detectives working tirelessly to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack. They are probing whether the assailants ambushed their victims on foot or from a vehicle. As of now, no suspects have been apprehended.
Fitzgerald emphasized that the shooting was “not random” and stemmed from a specific incident, though innocent bystanders found themselves caught up in the dangerous crossfire. The authorities are striving to pinpoint the intended target or targets of the assailants.
Witnesses who were outside a hookah and cigar lounge on Magnolia Avenue described the chilling sounds of gunfire, some of which appeared to come from a weapon modified to fire fully automatic rounds.
Earlier in the day, Fitzgerald had informed the press about the staggering number of gunshot victims in the aftermath of the tragedy.
This devastating event contributes to a disturbing pattern, with over 400 mass shootings reported across the United States this year, as documented by the Gun Violence Archive. The organization defines a mass shooting as an incident where four or more individuals are either injured or killed. — Agencies
