Four people are dead and 18 others were shot when multiple shooters fired on “people in the open” Saturday night, according to Birmingham police. Here’s what we know: At least four people were killed and 18 more injured in Five Points South Multiple shooters opened fire just after 11 p.m. on Saturday No suspects are in custody as of early SundayTen victims are being treated at UAB HospitalPolice believe the shooting was not random and stemmed from an isolated incidentMultiple victims were caught in the crossfireBirmingham police said multiple people fired multiple shots on a group of people just after 11 p.m. Saturday night in Birmingham Five Points South. It happened outside Hush, a hookah and cigar lounge on Magnolia Avenue. Police believe the shooting was not random and stemmed from an isolated incident. Multiple people were caught in the crossfire, and right now, police are trying to identify the intended target.A total of 22 people were shot. Among the 18 who survived, their injuries range from non-life-threatening to life-threatening.No one is in custody at this time, according to police. Two men and a woman were found unresponsive with gunshot wounds when police arrived, and then more gunshot victims were found. Those three victims died on the scene and another died at the hospital. At least four of the gunshot victims have life-threatening injuries. The rest have “various injuries,” police said. Video below: Watch the full news conference from policeThe University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital is treating 10 of the victims, a spokesperson told WVTM in a statement.Birmingham Police Officer Truman Fitzgerald said the victims were out in the open on the sidewalk and street when the shooting began. Investigators are trying to figure out if the shooters walked up to the victims or drove by in a vehicle. Police believe Glock switches were used. Those switches are machine gun conversion devices and have been the focus of a recent federal crackdown in Birmingham.Birmingham Five Points South is an entertainment district with restaurants and nightlife.Dajon Singleton said witnessing the scene was “very scary” and he saw several people on stretchers.”I walked up when it was just ending, because everybody was screaming, there was people crying,” said Singleton.Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Birmingham police have asked that businesses in the area provide any surveillance footage they might have, and requested that the public reach out to them with any relevant information.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.
Four people are dead and 18 others were shot when multiple shooters fired on “people in the open” Saturday night, according to Birmingham police.
Here’s what we know:
- At least four people were killed and 18 more injured in Five Points South
- Multiple shooters opened fire just after 11 p.m. on Saturday
- No suspects are in custody as of early Sunday
- Ten victims are being treated at UAB Hospital
- Police believe the shooting was not random and stemmed from an isolated incident
- Multiple victims were caught in the crossfire
Birmingham police said multiple people fired multiple shots on a group of people just after 11 p.m. Saturday night in Birmingham Five Points South. It happened outside Hush, a hookah and cigar lounge on Magnolia Avenue.
Police believe the shooting was not random and stemmed from an isolated incident. Multiple people were caught in the crossfire, and right now, police are trying to identify the intended target.
A total of 22 people were shot. Among the 18 who survived, their injuries range from non-life-threatening to life-threatening.
No one is in custody at this time, according to police.
Two men and a woman were found unresponsive with gunshot wounds when police arrived, and then more gunshot victims were found. Those three victims died on the scene and another died at the hospital.
At least four of the gunshot victims have life-threatening injuries. The rest have “various injuries,” police said.
Video below: Watch the full news conference from police
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital is treating 10 of the victims, a spokesperson told WVTM in a statement.
Birmingham Police Officer Truman Fitzgerald said the victims were out in the open on the sidewalk and street when the shooting began. Investigators are trying to figure out if the shooters walked up to the victims or drove by in a vehicle.
Police believe Glock switches were used. Those switches are machine gun conversion devices and have been the focus of a recent federal crackdown in Birmingham.
Birmingham Five Points South is an entertainment district with restaurants and nightlife.
Dajon Singleton said witnessing the scene was “very scary” and he saw several people on stretchers.
“I walked up when it was just ending, because everybody was screaming, there was people crying,” said Singleton.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Birmingham police have asked that businesses in the area provide any surveillance footage they might have, and requested that the public reach out to them with any relevant information.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.
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