Alabama football game shooting leaves 1 dead, 8 injured near Legion Field
Shots fired near vendors
Pickett called the violence “completely senseless” and said he was grateful more people were not hurt. He also urged the community to address violence, saying it occurs both in Birmingham and across the country.
Police investigation underway
Police spokesperson De'Rell Freeman said one person had been detained and taken to police headquarters for questioning. Officers also found and secured multiple weapons. The circumstances surrounding the shooting had not been established. Police did not provide further details about the person detained.
A historic rivalry game
Alabama A&M won, 31-28. The event draws some of the country’s largest crowds for games in its college football division, and Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. has proposed a Hall of Fame for the game.
Other weekend shootings
The Alabama shooting occurred amid several violent incidents across the country during Halloween weekend. In Dallas, three shootings within minutes left four people dead and five injured in Deep Ellum, CBS News Texas reported.
In Newark, Delaware, six people were shot near the University of Delaware campus shortly after 11:10 p.m. Saturday, police Lt. Greg D'Elia said. All were taken to hospitals, and part of Main Street was closed for several hours.
Key points
- One person died and eight were injured near Legion Field after the Magic City Classic.
- Police detained one person for questioning and secured multiple weapons; the circumstances remain unclear.
- Nearly 70,000 fans attended the game, which Alabama A&M won, 31-28.
- Several other shootings nationwide over Halloween weekend caused deaths and injuries.