Birmingham tragedy: Four killed, 20+ wounded in five point south shooting

World News: A devastating late-night shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, left four people dead and over 20 others injured on Saturday, September 21. According to police, the gunfire erupted just after 11 p.m. on 20th Street near Magnolia Avenue in the bustling Five Point South area, a popular nightlife destination. Authorities report that "multiple shooters fired multiple shots" into a group of people, causing significant casualties.

Dozens of gunshot victims reported

Birmingham Police Officer Truman Fitzgerald revealed that the shooting resulted in "dozens of gunshot victims," with at least four individuals suffering life-threatening injuries. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men and a woman unresponsive with fatal gunshot wounds. The victims were pronounced dead on the scene. A fourth victim died later at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, which received 11 of the injured individuals.

As of early Sunday, no arrests had been made. Authorities are still investigating whether the shooters walked up to the victims or fired from a vehicle. The exact number of gunmen involved and the motive behind the mass shooting remain unclear. Officer Fitzgerald pointed to a troubling trend in violence, blaming "culture" for the heart-wrenching tragedy, saying, "We're seeing far too many arguments being settled by bullets."

A popular entertainment hub in shock

Five Point South, known for its lively nightlife, featuring restaurants, nightclubs, and live music, is now grappling with the aftermath of this deadly attack. The mass shooting has shaken the community, with authorities working diligently to bring the culprits to justice.