Four killed, dozens injured in Alabama shooting


WASHINGTON: Four people were killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting Saturday night in Birmingham, in the US state of Alabama, reported Xinhua, citing local media.

Birmingham police reported that the shooting occurred in a busy neighbourhood on the 2000 block of Magnolia Avenue, in the Five Points South area near the University of Alabama. Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene and a fourth died later at the university's hospital. Several others sustained serious injuries.

Authorities believe multiple gunmen were involved in the shooting. As of early Sunday (Sept 22) morning, no suspects had been apprehended. - Bernama

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