Birmingham shooting after Magic City Classic: 9 shot outside Legion Field, 1 dead and 8 wounded

Birmingham police say a shooting near Legion Field after the Magic City Classic on Saturday evening, October 31, left nine people shot: one person dead, one in critical condition and seven in stable condition. Gunfire broke out shortly after 7:50 p.m. in the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, outside the stadium, as post-game crowds were still dispersing and vendors remained nearby.

One person detained, no charges or motive announced

Birmingham Police Department assistant public information officer De’Rell Freeman told reporters that officers found multiple gunshot victims at the scene, recovered multiple firearms and took one person to police headquarters for questioning. Police have not identified the person who died or the other victims, have not announced any charges against the person detained, and have not given a motive; being detained for questioning is not a conviction. Police Chief Michael Pickett said the shooting happened after the game and mostly away from stadium property. Police have asked the public for video from the scene and suspended post-game gatherings around the stadium.

Background: the 85th Magic City Classic

The Magic City Classic is the annual rivalry game between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University; Alabama A&M reportedly won 31-28 in the 85th edition. Birmingham police say the investigation is ongoing, and victim updates should follow police announcements.