Shooting wounds multiple at Legion Field; tailgating suspended

Birmingham police confirmed a shooting occurred at Legion Field shortly after 7:50 p.m. Saturday, during the Magic City Classic football game. The incident happened hours after the game ended.

Police initially reported the shooting near the 400 block of Graymont Avenue, though they have not confirmed the number of injured or the circumstances of the shooting. The department stated it would provide updates as more information becomes available.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin condemned the violence, stating it was unjustified during a night of celebration. He emphasized the community’s pain and unity, calling the Magic City Classic one of the city’s most cherished events.

In response to the shooting, police suspended all tailgating at the stadium and instructed attendees to leave the property immediately. They also urged the public not to gather at Legion Field.

Authorities are requesting anyone with video footage from the shooting to submit it to investigators. Those who provide footage will remain anonymous, and submissions can be made through a provided link.

Gunfire has been reported near Legion Field during past Magic City Classic events. In 2014, a shooting occurred in a parking lot near Graymont Avenue and Center Street, with injuries not considered life-threatening.