Mass Shooting at Popular Birmingham Entertainment District Leaves 4 Dead & 18 Injured

A mass shooting erupted in a bustling nightlife area in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four people and injuring 18 more Saturday night.

The horrific event unfolded just after 11 p.m. Saturday in the Five Points South entertainment district. Police discovered two men and a woman with gunshot wounds on a sidewalk, where they were pronounced dead. Another male victim succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. Initial investigations revealed that “multiple suspects fired upon a large group of people who were outside in a public area.”

Detectives suspect the shooting was not random but stemmed from a specific incident, with multiple victims inadvertently caught in the crossfire. Injured individuals began arriving at hospitals, and by early Sunday, police had identified 18 additional victims with injuries, some of which were life-threatening. The Five Points South area, known for its entertainment venues, restaurants, and bars, is frequently packed on Saturday nights.

Authorities believe the intended target was among the deceased, Police Chief Scott Thurmond revealed at a news conference Sunday morning.

“The suspects arrived in a vehicle, exited the vehicle, conducted the shooting, and then fled the scene,” Thurmond explained.

No arrests have been made yet.  A major search for the shooters is ongoing, with Birmingham police collaborating with federal law enforcement agencies for assistance.