A deadly shooting at “The Pit,” a location in North Jefferson County allegedly known for hosting parties, has left one person dead and three others injured.
The Alabama Department of Transportation says the property, owned by ALDOT for nearly a decade, has been marked with “No Trespassing” signs, concrete barriers, and a fence for several years. Despite these measures, locals claim the area has been used for off-roading and late-night gatherings.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the victims and their families following Sunday morning’s tragedy. For several years, this property has been marked with No Trespassing signage, concrete barriers and a fence. Any access that has been occurring is unlawful and done in a way that skirts these barriers. We have added additional measures this week. ALDOT was never made aware of any illegal activity on the site. ALDOT is cooperating with investigators as they gather information that is likely to result in multiple criminal charges, and we will continue working with local law enforcement to address the issue of unlawful trespassing on state property…