Four injured in shooting near Birmingham's Legion Field after Magic City Classic
The gist
Four people were injured in a shooting near Legion Field after the Magic City Classic ended.
The annual Alabama A&M–Alabama State game draws crowds to the Birmingham stadium.
How it unfolded
- Oct 29, 2026The City of Birmingham announces Magic City Classic game-day details, including $5 round-trip shuttles to Legion Field, gates opening at 12:30 p.m. and kickoff at 2:30 p.m.
- Oct 31, 2026Alabama A&M defeats Alabama State 31-28 in the 85th annual Magic City Classic at Legion Field.
- Oct 31, 2026Shortly before 8 p.m., shots are fired on Graymont Avenue West near Legion Field, not long after the game ended while tailgating was still underway.