One dead, eight hurt in shooting near Birmingham stadium
One person was killed and at least eight others were wounded in a shooting outside Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, shortly before 8 pm local time on 31 Oct, after the Magic City Classic football game between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University. Police spokesperson De'Rell Freeman said one suspect had been detained and several weapons seized. Police ordered people to leave the area around the stadium, and the FBI is assisting the investigation. Nearly 70,000 fans had attended the game.
Key facts
- The Jefferson County Coroner's Office confirmed the death of one person.
- Chief Michael Pickett called the incident two senseless acts of violence and asked for video footage.
- The Magic City Classic is the largest HBCU football game in the United States.
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Why it matters
A fatal shooting near a large public event has raised questions about security at stadium gatherings in Birmingham.
What changed
First published from The Times of India, DR Nyheder, The Independent and CBS Sports