Four killed in separate U.S. shootings in Birmingham, Springfield, Midlands

Police are investigating a series of shootings resulting in fatalities and injuries across various locations. In Springfield, Massachusetts, two men were shot early Wednesday morning and later died at Baystate Hospital, prompting an investigation by the Springfield homicide unit and the Hampden District Attorney’s Murder Unit. Meanwhile, in Birmingham, Alabama, two male victims were shot and taken to UAB Hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition; no arrests have been made yet. In another incident, two individuals were found dead in a shooting in Ward, South Carolina, with the Saluda County Sheriff's Office leading the investigation. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding gun violence in different communities. Authorities encourage anyone with information about these cases to come forward.