Emergency personnel were active at the scene of a shooting event in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 31, 2026. This followed the Magic City Classic college football game. According to the Birmingham Police Department, nine people were shot around 7:50 p.m. at the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, near Legion Field.
Police reported that one person died, and another is in critical condition. The other seven victims are in stable condition. Authorities have not yet identified a suspect or made any arrests.
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Law enforcement recovered several firearms at the location. The shooting happened after a game between Alabama A&M University Bulldogs and Alabama State University Hornets. These are two historically Black universities that contend in the annual Magic City Classic. The event generally attracts over 100,000 attendees and includes a parade and extensive pregame tailgating.
All tailgating activities planned after the game were canceled due to the incident. Police urge anyone with video or information regarding the shooting to reach out to authorities.
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