Four killed, others injured in mass shooting on Magnolia Avenue
Late Saturday night, a tragic mass shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South district claimed the lives of four people and left many others injured in a heartbreaking act of violence. The incident unfolded around 11 p.m. outside the Hush Hookah/Cigar Lounge on the 2000 block of Magnolia Avenue, shaking the close-knit community to its core.
When police responded to reports of gunfire, they were met with a devastating scene. Three victims—two men and a woman—were found unconscious on the pavement, having succumbed to their injuries before help could arrive. A fourth victim, rushed to UAB Hospital, also tragically passed despite efforts to save them.
The victims were identified as Tahj Booker, Rod Patterson, Carlos Gray, and Anitra Reyonna. Their names now echo through a city grappling with shock and grief. UAB Hospital, overwhelmed by the aftermath of the shooting, reported that twelve people were brought in for emergency care. Four remain hospitalized, with conditions ranging from critical to stable, while the others were transferred to various hospitals across Birmingham.
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Preliminary investigations by the Birmingham Police Department indicate that the shooting was a targeted attack. Authorities believe several suspects arrived in a vehicle, exited, and began firing at the crowd gathered outside the lounge. Innocent bystanders, likely unaware of the impending danger, were caught in the crossfire, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.
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