One killed, eight wounded in shooting outside Legion Field after Alabama A&M win

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

One killed, eight wounded in shooting outside Legion Field after Alabama A&M win
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A shooting outside Birmingham’s Legion Field left one person dead and eight wounded following the Alabama A&M and Alabama State college football game on November 1. Police responded to the scene around 8 p.m. local time, where they found multiple gunshot victims. A suspect has been detained, and several firearms were recovered. This incident marks the second consecutive weekend of mass shootings near college football games, with an earlier shooting occurring in Tallahassee following Florida A&M’s homecoming game. The Birmingham police credited their officers for their quick response and courage during the event.

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  • •Shooting occurred just after Alabama A&M's 31-28 victory over Alabama State.
  • •Incident happened at approximately 8 p.m. local time.
  • •A suspect has been detained, and multiple firearms recovered.
  • •Second mass shooting near a college football game in consecutive weekends.
  • •Earlier shooting in Tallahassee involved 11 victims, with six still hospitalized.
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  • 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — One killed, eight others wounded in shooting outside Legion Field following Alabama A&M's win over Alabama State
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It's the second straight weekend a mass shooting has taken place following a college football game.

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