HBCUs · Birmingham, Alabama

1 killed, 8 wounded in shooting outside Legion Field after Magic City Classic

Birmingham police said gunfire broke out near the stadium Saturday night, hours after Alabama A&M beat Alabama State, and they are asking for video from witnesses.

October 31, 2026 at 11:25 PM ET · The Newsroom

One person was killed and eight others were wounded in a shooting outside Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday night, Oct. 31, police said. Birmingham Police confirmed the gunfire happened shortly after 7:50 p.m. near the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West. It came hours after Alabama A&M beat Alabama State 31-28 in the 85th Magic City Classic.

Birmingham police suspended all Magic City Classic tailgating and told people to leave the stadium property as soon as possible. They also warned the public not to travel to Legion Field while officers investigated. Law enforcement agencies had announced added security for the game, including uniformed officers, plainclothes personnel and surveillance equipment around the stadium.

Police are asking anyone who recorded video of the shooting to upload it through an online evidence portal. The department said people who submit footage will stay anonymous. No suspect or motive has been announced, and police said they would release more information as it becomes available.

Source: Rolling Out, HBCU Gameday