One dead, eight wounded in shooting near Birmingham’s Magic City Classic

One person was killed and eight others wounded in a mass shooting outside Legion Field after the annual Magic City Classic football game on Saturday night, police said.

The Guardian reported the incident occurred near vendor stalls on Graymont Avenue after most spectators and families had left the stadium, according to Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett, who said "most spectators and families had left the stadium property after the game, but the shooting happened nearby, where vendors were set up along Graymont Avenue."

The Birmingham Police Department confirmed the death and injuries. The Magic City Classic regularly draws huge crowds to Birmingham, and the shooting took place in the area where vendors were operating.

Why it matters

The attack raises concerns about public safety at large sporting events in Birmingham and affects the community gathered for the popular football game.

Key details

Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

1 Nov 2026, 19:40 IST

Key names

Magic City Classic, Alabama, Birmingham One, Birmingham Police Department

Section

Sports

Sources

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• The GuardianOne person killed in shooting outside Magic City Classic football game in Alabama 1 Nov, 19:40

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