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1 dead, at least 8 injured in shootings after largest HBCU football game, police say
Sofia Morales
Sofia Morales
Reporter · Valdosta, GA
With a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the University of Florida, Sofia has spent over four years reporting on health issues affecting local communities. Her previous work included stints at local health magazines and news websites.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) – One person is dead and at least eight others are injured after two shootings Saturday night near the Magic City Classic in Birmingham, Alabama, authorities said.The Magic City Classic is the largest historically Black college and university football game in the United States.Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin confirmed Sunday that police were investigating two separate incidents that happened in the west city of the city. Woodfin said the first shooting injured six people and happened outside of the Legion Field perimeter and outside of the Magic City Classic tailgate area. The mayor said the second shooting happened less than eight minutes later across the street from Legion Field in the Graymont Avenue area and had three victims. Police and fire and rescue responded to the scene around 7:50 p.m. Saturday night.Investigators said multiple firearms were recovered at the scene.Woodfin said a 17-year-old, who had a gun, is in custody in connection with t
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