(ProsperNews.net) – Four people were killed and at least 18 others were wounded in a mass shooting that took place in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday night in the bustling Five Points South entertainment district near the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The shooting occurred shortly after 11 p.m., leaving two men and a woman dead at the scene, while a fourth victim later died at the university’s hospital, according to the Birmingham Police Department.
Police responded quickly to reports of gunfire in the 2000 block of Magnolia Avenue, a popular area known for its nightlife, including restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. Birmingham Police said the incident appears to have been targeted, not random, with multiple victims caught in the crossfire.
“Detectives believe the shooting was not random and stemmed from an isolated incident where multiple victims were caught in the crossfire,” police said in an emailed statement to Fox News Digital.
As of Sunday morning, no suspects were in custody, and authorities are still working to determine who was the intended target of the shooting. The Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service transported eight victims to local hospitals, with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to life-threatening.
Police believe multiple gunmen were involved, and the investigation is ongoing. Officer Truman Fitzgerald of the Birmingham Police Department emphasized the determination of law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice, stating, “Rest assured, we are going to do everything we possibly can to uncover, identify and hunt down whoever was responsible for preying on our people.”
The area around Five Points South has been cordoned off as police continue their investigation, and authorities have reached out to the FBI and ATF for assistance. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and noted that a reward may be available for tips that lead to arrests.
The tragic event has shaken the community, particularly in a district that is typically lively and packed with people enjoying the weekend. Local officials are working diligently to ensure the safety of the area as they seek answers in this senseless act of violence.
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