One person was killed and at least eight others injured in a mass shooting Saturday night outside Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, following the Magic City Classic college football game between Alabama A&M and Alabama State.
The shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. local time near Graymont Avenue West and Fourth Street West, where vendors and fans had gathered for postgame tailgating after Alabama A&M's 31-28 victory before a near-sellout crowd of more than 70,000.
Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett described the incident as "two senseless acts of violence" during a press conference. He praised officers who ran toward the gunfire, calling them "true heroes." One person has been detained and multiple weapons recovered, according to police.
Authorities cleared the area around the stadium by 9 p.m. The FBI is assisting with the investigation. Pickett urged anyone with video or information to come forward, saying even seemingly insignificant details could help.
