Mass Shooting Hits Birmingham, Alabama, Causing 4 Deaths

Mass Shooting Hits Birmingham, Alabama, Causing 4 Deaths

A mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, has left four dead and 17 injured as police hunt for multiple suspects.

At a Glance

  • Four were killed and 17 were injured in a shooting outside a hookah lounge in Birmingham’s Five Points South area.
  • Multiple shooters opened fire just after 11 p.m. on Saturday, with no suspects currently in custody.
  • Police think the shooting was caused by an isolated incident.
  • A massive manhunt is underway involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including ATF and FBI.
  • Witnesses reported hearing gunfire that sounded like it came from a weapon converted to full automatic.

Tragic Incident Shakes Birmingham

In a devastating turn of events, Birmingham, Alabama, became the site of a mass shooting that has left the community reeling. Four people were killed and 17 others injured when multiple shooters opened fire outside Hush, a hookah and cigar lounge in the Five Points South area. The incident, which occurred just after 11 p.m. on Saturday, has prompted a massive law enforcement response.

The victims identified include Roderick Lynn Paterson Jr., 26, Anitra Holloman, 21, Tahj Booker, 27, and Carlos McCain, 27. As the community grapples with this tragedy, local authorities are working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice. Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond emphasized the gravity of the situation and the impact on the victims’ families.

Investigation Underway

Law enforcement agencies, including the ATF and FBI, have joined forces with the Birmingham Police Department in a comprehensive manhunt for the shooters. Police believe the incident was not random and likely stemmed from an isolated event. Investigators have recovered approximately 100 shell casings from the scene, indicating the use of machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as “Glock switches.”

As of Monday, five people injured in the shooting were still in the hospital. According to reports, up to $100,000 is being offered for any information relating to the shooting that results in an arrest and conviction.

Residents Pay Their Respects

After the tragic incident unfolded, a number of people appeared at the scene to pay their respects, leaving behind items like flowers, cards, and more. One member of the community said, “Many of the people coming to pay their respects didn’t know any of the victims, but they are touched by the gravity of 21 people being shot here.”

Sources

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  3. Birmingham, Alabama, leaders plead for information on mass shooting and announce reward money