1 Dead, 9 Injured in Shooting After Alabama Football Game - Newsweek

Nine people have been shot, and one killed, following the Magic City Classic football game in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday night.

The shooting happened after the annual college football rivalry game between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University, at Legion Field.

Police were called to the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West at around 7:50 p.m. where officers found multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds.

Early Sunday, police confirmed that one of the shooting victims was in critical condition, while seven others were listed as stable and receiving treatment.

Multiple firearms were recovered at the scene, and one person was detained and taken to police headquarters for questioning, said police.

Newsweek contacted the Birmingham Police Department, Sheriff's office and FBI on Sunday via email for comment.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin released a statement on Saturday night condemning the shooting, describing it as an act of "senseless violence".

"Our community is hurt, shaken and rightfully angry. So am I," Woodfin said.

He said there was no justification for the violence, particularly during an event intended to bring people together in celebration.

"There is no argument, no beef, no misunderstanding that can justify this level of senseless violence during a night of celebration," he added.

Woodfin also sought to reassure residents, saying the incident would not undermine the community's spirit.

He described the Magic City Classic as an event rooted in historically Black college and university (HBCU) tradition, with family at the heart of its celebrations.

The mayor said the community would stand together as it grieved those affected by the shooting and pledged to pursue justice.

"While this crime is under an active investigation, we will not let up until we achieve swift justice for this senseless violence," he said.

Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett also condemned the shooting, describing it as a "senseless act of violence".

He thanked officers and other law enforcement personnel who responded to the incident, praising their actions as they moved towards the gunfire to assist victims.

Pickett said the Magic City Classic was the city's largest event and placed considerable demands on police resources. He added that other law enforcement agencies had quickly offered support.

The police chief described officers as "true heroes", highlighting how they ran towards the gunfire while checking for injured people and providing medical assistance.

He also expressed gratitude that officers and other responders were able to return home to their families following the incident.

Birmingham Police are asking anyone with video footage of the incident to come forward to help investigators establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing, with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, FBI and other law enforcement agencies assisting, according to local reports.

Authorities have not yet released further details about what led to the shooting or whether those involved knew each other.

The shooting in Birmingham was among several incidents reported across the U.S. during Halloween weekend, including fatal violence in California and a shooting in Delaware.

In Fairfield, California, one person was killed and six others injured in a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store inside the Solano Town Center shopping mall on Friday, October 30.

Police said officers responded at around 8:30 p.m. local time and found seven people with gunshot wounds, the youngest aged 16. The victim who died was identified as 31-year-old Constance Hages, who was pregnant. Three of the injured victims were initially reported to be in critical condition.

Authorities described the incident as a targeted shooting involving one suspect. No arrests had been made as of Saturday, with investigators working to identify the person responsible.

In Newark, Delaware, police were investigating a shooting near the University of Delaware campus on Halloween night.

The incident happened near the intersection of East Main Street and Choate Street at approximately 11:13 p.m.

Newark Police said six people were shot and all six were taken to local hospitals for medical treatment. Their conditions were not disclosed.

In Bloomington, Indiana, seven people were taken to local hospitals after a shooting on Kirkwood Avenue early on Sunday, November 1.

Bloomington and Indiana University police officers were monitoring a large crowd near Kirkwood Avenue and Dunn Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. when they heard multiple gunshots in the 400 block of East Kirkwood Avenue, as reported by Fox News.

Police said officers chased and detained a man seen running from the area with a firearm. A gun was also recovered nearby, although investigators had not established whether the detained man had fired any shots. No fatalities had been reported, and the investigation was ongoing.