At least one person was killed and at least eight others were injured in a shooting after a football game at Birmingham. The Birmingham Police Department, in a statement, said that at least one person was detained in connection with the shooting. "Shortly after 7:50 p.m., multiple shots rang out in the 400 block of Grayman Avenue West, officers responded and located multiple gunshot victims," Officer Darrell Freeman, assistant public information officer for the Birmingham Police Department, said during a press conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;After the incident, Birmingham police suspended all Magic City Classic tailgating and told people to leave Legion Field property as soon as possible. “All Magic City Classic tailgating has been suspended. Everyone needs to leave the stadium property as soon as possible. Please do not come to the Legion Field stadium property at this time,” a statement read.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/california-halloween-store-shooting-leaves-one-dead-six-injured-1793497858732">California Halloween store shooting leaves one dead, six injured</a>&nbsp;Police Chief Michael Pickett also said that one person was in critical condition and seven others were stable. Police have not identified the person who was killed. Pickett said most spectators and families had left the stadium property after the game, but the shooting happened nearby, where vendors were set up along Graymont Avenue. He said he was “very grateful that more people weren’t injured.” Police also said that they recovered multiple firearms from the scene and are questioning one person who was detained.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/russian-helicopter-shot-down-in-mali-amid-deadly-clash-1777280908410">Russian Helicopter Shot Down In Mali Amid Deadly Clash</a>&nbsp;In a statement, Mayor Randall Woodfin said that the community is “hurt, shaken and rightfully angry.” He said, “There is no argument, no beef, no misunderstanding that can justify this level of senseless violence during a night of celebration.” U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell said, “Our community deserves to celebrate our traditions in peace and safety, without fear of gun violence.” She said her team is in contact with local law enforcement and thanked first responders.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261101/image-1793524559730.png"></figure>

At least one person was killed and eight others injured in a shooting after a football game in Birmingham, Alabama. Police said multiple shots were fired on Grayman Avenue West shortly before 8 pm, and at least one person was detained in connection with the incident.

At least one person was killed and at least eight others were injured in a shooting after a football game at Birmingham. The Birmingham Police Department, in a statement, said that at least one person was detained in connection with the shooting. "Shortly after 7:50 p.m., multiple shots rang out in the 400 block of Grayman Avenue West, officers responded and located multiple gunshot victims," Officer Darrell Freeman, assistant public information officer for the Birmingham Police Department, said during a press conference. After the incident, Birmingham police suspended all Magic City Classic tailgating and told people to leave Legion Field property as soon as possible. “All Magic City Classic tailgating has been suspended. Everyone needs to leave the stadium property as soon as possible. Please do not come to the Legion Field stadium property at this time,” a statement read. Also Read: California Halloween store shooting leaves one dead, six injured Police Chief Michael Pickett also said that one person was in critical condition and seven others were stable. Police have not identified the person who was killed. Pickett said most spectators and families had left the stadium property after the game, but the shooting happened nearby, where vendors were set up along Graymont Avenue. He said he was “very grateful that more people weren’t injured.” Police also said that they recovered multiple firearms from the scene and are questioning one person who was detained. Also Read: Russian Helicopter Shot Down In Mali Amid Deadly Clash In a statement, Mayor Randall Woodfin said that the community is “hurt, shaken and rightfully angry.” He said, “There is no argument, no beef, no misunderstanding that can justify this level of senseless violence during a night of celebration.” U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell said, “Our community deserves to celebrate our traditions in peace and safety, without fear of gun violence.” She said her team is in contact with local law enforcement and thanked first responders.

At least one person was killed and eight others injured in a shooting after a football game in Birmingham, Alabama. Police said multiple shots were fired on Grayman Avenue West shortly before 8 pm, and at least one person was detained in connection with the incident.

1 dead, 8 injured in Birmingham Alabama shooting after football game; one detained

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1 dead, 8 injured in Birmingham Alabama shooting after football game; one detained