Birmingham mass shooting: $100,000 reward announced as police hunt for gunmen

Officials have announced up to $100,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrests of the gunmen behind a mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama .

Multiple shooters are wanted for killing four people and injuring 17 others outside a lounge in the Five Points South Entertainment District on Saturday night.

Five of the injured victims remain in the hospital on Monday, Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond said at a news conference.

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Investigators have received a “significant number” of tips but are asking for more, the chief said.

The FBI is offering a reward up to $50,000 for information leading to the gunmen’s arrests and convictions, FBI Birmingham Special Agent in Charge Carlton Peeples announced at Monday’s news conference.

“If you, or you know someone, who has information about those involved in Saturday’s mass shooting, know that you can remain anonymous,” Peeples said.

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Drew Hawkins/Reuters – PHOTO: Victims lie on the ground as police respond to a deadly mass shooting where many were also wounded outside a nightclub in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S., September 21, 2024 in this picture obtained from social media.

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