At least four people are dead and 21 more shot after a mass shooting in Birmingham's Five Points South area Saturday night. Investigators say multiple shooters fired at a group of people outside on the sidewalk or in the street, leaving many with life-threatening injuries. The motive remains unclear, but authorities believe it was targeted.
Investigators say calls about the shooting came to 911 around 11 p.m. Saturday from the Five Points South area. This part of Birmingham is known for its entertainment, restaurants, and bars, and is often crowded on Saturday nights.
Investigators confirm another 18 people were shot, some of which have life-threatening injuries. Many of the victims were in the area when officers arrived while others were taken in private vehicles to nearby hospitals. At least 100 shots were fired according to investigators. The Birmingham Police Department has asked the FBI and ATF to assist in the investigation. They are also asking the public to come forward if they have any information about those responsible for the shooting.Officer Truman Fitzgerald said. "We will do everything we possibly can to make sure we uncover, identify, and hunt down whoever is responsible for preying on our people this morning.
"Probably about five or six that went out on a stretcher that I saw. I am sure there was probably more. Very devastating, sad," Singleton said."The grieving type screaming, like I know someone is hurt, or that passed away. That type. That's when I instantly knew someone lost a loved one."
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