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Fatal Shooting After Magic City Classic Football Game in Birmingham

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Emergency personnel were present at the site of a shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 31, 2026. The incident occurred after the Magic City Classic college football game. Birmingham Police reported that one person was killed and eight others were injured, including one individual in critical condition, while seven were stable.

Officers arrived at the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, near Legion Field, shortly after 7:50 p.m., finding nine gunshot victims. Multiple firearms were retrieved from the scene. The police have yet to identify a suspect, and no arrests have been made.

Officials indicated the shooting happened outside Legion Field following a game between Alabama A&M University Bulldogs and Alabama State University Hornets. This annual event usually attracts over 100,000 fans and includes a parade and extensive tailgating before the game.

In light of the shooting, all tailgating events were canceled. Police urge anyone with video or information about the incident to contact them.

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