After Alabama football game, shooting leaves 1 dead and 8 injured, police say
Reported by ABC News ·
Shooting reported after game
Officer Darrell Freeman said officers went to the 400 block of Grayman Avenue West shortly after 7:50 p.m. They found several people with gunshot wounds, he said.
Police recover firearms
Freeman said officers recovered multiple firearms at the scene and placed them in the department’s property room. Police detained one person and took that person to Birmingham Police Headquarters for questioning. Freeman described the location as an active scene, with information still developing.
Officials describe location
Chief Michael Pickett confirmed that the shooting happened after the game. He said it was mostly away from the property. The information provided did not identify the victims or describe what led to the shooting.
Key points
- At least one person died and eight or more were injured in the shooting.
- The incident followed a football game in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Officers responded to Grayman Avenue West shortly after 7:50 p.m.
- Police recovered multiple firearms and detained one person for questioning.