Emergency personnel responded to a shooting incident in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 31, 2026. This occurred after the Magic City Classic college football game, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to eight others, confirmed by local authorities.
The Birmingham Police Department reported that officers arrived around 7:50 p.m. on the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, near Legion Field. They discovered nine individuals with gunshot wounds.
Police stated that one individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Another victim is in critical condition, with the remaining seven in stable condition.
Currently, no suspect has been identified, and no arrests have been made. Investigators found several firearms at the location.
The shooting happened just outside Legion Field after the annual Magic City Classic football game between Alabama A&M University Bulldogs and Alabama State University Hornets. This event usually attracts over 100,000 fans, featuring a parade and extensive pregame tailgates, according to the event’s website.
Following the incident, all ongoing tailgating activities were canceled.
Police urge anyone with video footage or information related to the shooting to reach out to authorities.
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