Four Dead, 17 Injured in Birmingham Mass Shooting
A brutal mass shooting ripped through Birmingham’s lively Five Points South district just after 11pm last night, killing four and injuring 17. Police say multiple shooters unleashed a deadly hail of bullets in one of the city’s busiest nightlife spots.
Multiple Shooters Open Fire on Crowd
Birmingham Police Officer Truman Fitzgerald revealed chilling details: “We believe that multiple shooters fired multiple shots on a group of people.” First responders found three victims — two men and a woman — unresponsive on the street, fatally shot. A fourth victim later died in hospital.
The wounded were rushed to nearby hospitals with injuries ranging from critical to non-life threatening. Four remain in critical condition as police scramble for answers.
FBI & ATF Join Hunt for Shooters
So far, no arrests have been made. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are now assisting local investigators in tracking down the gunmen.
Five Points South is on lockdown as officers piece together the terrifying night. This shooting is the latest in over 400 mass shootings across the US this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
City Calls for Calm As Investigation Unfolds
Local officials have appealed for the public’s patience and cooperation. “We are committed to bringing justice for the victims of this senseless attack,” a spokesperson said. More updates are expected as the probe continues.
