Four Dead, 17 Injured in Birmingham Shooting

A targeted shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday night resulted in four fatalities and 17 injuries, with police describing it as a 'hit' on a specific individual. Multiple shooters opened fire with automatic weapons in the Five Points South entertainment district, leading to chaos as they fled the scene. Authorities have recovered over 100 shell casings and are investigating whether anyone returned fire during the incident. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin emphasized the need to address gun violence in the community, highlighting the prevalence of automatic weapons. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and ATF, are assisting in the investigation but have not yet made any arrests. The identified victims include three individuals aged 21 to 27, with their deaths deeply impacting their families and the community.