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Birmingham shooting leaves one dead and eight injured
A mass shooting occurred near Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, on the evening of October 31, 2026, following the annual Magic City Classic football game. The incident, which took place around 7:50 p.m. near the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, involved two separate shooting events separated by less than eight minutes.
Authorities reported that nine people were struck by gunfire. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, one victim remained in critical condition, and seven others were listed in stable condition. The victims were reported to be between the ages of 19 and approximately 30.
Birmingham Police recovered multiple firearms at the scene. A 17-year-old suspect was detained and held for questioning; officials noted the individual was in possession of a weapon equipped with a Glock conversion device. The suspect reportedly has no ties to the participating universities, Alabama A&M and Alabama State. Mayor Randall Woodfin and Police Chief Michael Pickett addressed the community following the violence, which occurred in an area where vendors were still stationed after the game.
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Alabama A&M University · Alabama State University · Birmingham · Birmingham Police Department · Legion Field · Magic City Classic · Michael Pickett · Randall Woodfin
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- [● 18 SOURCES] The shooting occurred around 7:50 p.m. on October 31, 2026. hbcusports.com · abc17news.com · novini247.com · hbcugameday.com · keyt.com · +11 more
- [● 32 SOURCES] Eight people were injured in the shooting. abc17news.com · www.cmjornal.pt · fakti.bg · keyt.com · www.laregion.es · +25 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The shooting happened near the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West. novini247.com · hbcugameday.com · www.laregion.es · articles.thelocalreport.in · theobjective.com · +10 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Birmingham Police suspended all Magic City Classic tailgating activities. hbcusports.com · novini247.com · abc17news.com · hbcugameday.com · articles.thelocalreport.in · +5 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] One person was detained for questioning. abc17news.com · fakti.bg · keyt.com · www.laregion.es · www.winnipegfreepress.com · +12 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] Multiple firearms were recovered from the scene. abc17news.com · fakti.bg · keyt.com · www.trussvilletribune.com · thecount.com · +12 more
- [● 36 SOURCES] One person died in the shooting. hbcusports.com · abc17news.com · www.cmjornal.pt · fakti.bg · hbcugameday.com · +28 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Alabama A&M defeated Alabama State 31-28 in the Magic City Classic. hbcusports.com · hbcugameday.com · thecount.com · www.messengernews.net · lethbridgeherald.com