Four people were killed and 18 injured in a mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday night, according to police. The shooting occurred in the Five Points South area, a popular nightlife district, where multiple shooters opened fire on a group of people outside a hookah and cigar lounge on Magnolia Avenue.
Police believe the shooting was targeted, possibly a murder-for-hire plot, with the intended target among those killed. The other victims are thought to have been caught in the crossfire. Four of the injured suffered life-threatening wounds.
Authorities are working to find the shooters, offering a $5,000 reward for information and a web portal for submitting photos and videos of the incident. The police are collaborating with the FBI and other federal agencies.
This incident marks the second mass shooting in Birmingham within two months and the third quadruple homicide of 2024. The city has experienced a significant number of mass shootings this year, with over 400 reported across the US.
Incident Details:
- Location: Five Points South area, Birmingham, Alabama
- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Time: Late night
- Fatalities: 4
- Injuries: 18
- Suspects: Multiple shooters, no arrests made
Investigation and Response:
- Police are working with the FBI and other federal agencies
- $5,000 reward offered for information
- Web portal established for submitting photos and videos
- Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward
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