On the night of September 22, a tragic shooting in Alabama claimed the lives of four individuals and injured 17 others. Eyewitnesses recounted a scene of utter chaos as multiple gunmen opened fire into a crowd, leaving behind over 100 shell casings scattered across the ground. Preliminary investigations suggest that this incident may have been a targeted hit, aimed at one of the victims, though law enforcement has yet to arrest any suspects.
According to a report from the Associated Press, the shooting occurred around 11 PM in a bustling area of Birmingham. Witnesses reported that the shooters fled the scene swiftly in a vehicle after the attack.
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond shared insights during a statement to CNN, indicating that evidence points to this incident being a premeditated assault. “This was intended for one specific individual, but it tragically impacted many innocent people,” he noted.
Furthermore, investigators discovered more than 100 spent shell casings, raising concerns that the assailants might have illegally modified their firearms into fully automatic weapons, capable of converting semi-automatic handguns and rifles in under a minute.
As of now, authorities have not apprehended any suspects and are working closely with the FBI and other agencies in their investigation. They are also encouraging anyone with information to step forward, reassuring potential anonymous tipsters that they could receive a reward of up to $5,000.
