One person was killed and eight others were wounded during a shooting outside the annual Magic City Classic rivalry game between Alabama A & M Bulldogs and Alabama State University Hornets. Police say a suspect has been taken into custody. Gunfire rang out just before eight p.m. outside Legion Field in Birmingham. The Classic is considered the largest Historically Black College and University football game in the U.S.
A “mass shooting” is defined as an incident involving four or more victims.
Police confirmed that one person was killed as the chaotic scene unfolded on the 400 block of Graymont Avenue, behind the south endzone stands of the stadium near a Dollar General store. Eight others were wounded in the shooting, including one person initially reported in critical condition. The remaining victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were listed in stable condition. Police recovered multiple firearms were recovered at the scene by police…