Shooting after Magic City Classic
The gist
Nine people were shot and one killed after the Magic City Classic in Birmingham, Alabama.
The annual HBCU football showcase drew 69,384; police have not named a suspect.
How it unfolded
- Oct 31, 2026Nine people were shot and one killed after the Magic City Classic; police were called to the 400 block of Graymont Avenue around 7:50 p.m., in a vendor area near Legion Field rather than at the stadium.
- Oct 31, 2026All Magic City Classic tailgating was suspended and the public was asked to stay away from Legion Field property. Multiple firearms were recovered and one person was detained for questioning.
- Nov 1, 2026Early Sunday, Birmingham Police said one victim was in critical condition and seven others were stable; no officers or first responders were injured.