'We will not apologize for our culture': Woodfin asks public to unite following Magic City Classic shootings
1819 News • • sports
Key Points:
- Nine people were shot, including one fatality, in two separate shootings following the Magic City Classic at Legion Field in Birmingham; victims ranged in age from 19 to 30, with seven transported to the hospital, five in stable condition and two critical.
- A 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody, but police continue to identify others involved and are requesting anonymous video evidence from the public to aid the investigation.
- Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin emphasized the long-standing family-friendly tradition of the Magic City Classic and called for unity, stressing that the responsibility lies with the shooters and highlighting gun violence as a nationwide issue.
- The Birmingham City Council condemned the shootings as a tragedy and pledged to explore policies to combat gun violence, acknowledging limitations imposed by state law but affirming their commitment to public safety and violence prevention.
- A separate third shooting on Sunday resulted in another fatality in Birmingham, underscoring ongoing concerns about gun violence in the city.
