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Shooting After Alabama Football Game Leaves 1 Dead, Several Hurt
A shooting near Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, killed one person and wounded several others Saturday night. It followed the Magic City Classic between Alabama A&M and Alabama State.
- 7:50 p.m. local time is when the gunfire began, near the stadium.
- 1 death was confirmed by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.
- 2 people were critically injured, according to public safety radio traffic.
- 85th annual game ended at the stadium before the shooting.
Why it matters: The shooting struck one of the largest annual events in Birmingham. The game is the biggest matchup between historically Black colleges in the country.
- Police suspended all tailgating and ordered people off stadium property.
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Right coverage, 3 sources: The right treats it as a developing public safety story, centering the casualties and the police order to clear the stadium.
What’s next: Birmingham Police asked for video of the shooting. They said tipsters will remain anonymous.
- How many people were shot, and how badly were they hurt?
- What led to the shooting, and has anyone been identified as a suspect?
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