Birmingham Police Investigate Evening Shooting on Parkway East
Birmingham, Alabama — A shooting incident late Tuesday evening has left one person injured and raised concerns among local residents. The Birmingham Police Department reported that the shooting occurred around 11:18 p.m. at the intersection of Parkway East and Huffman Road, involving an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles.
Details of the Incident
According to police, the confrontation between the occupants of the two vehicles led to multiple gunshots being fired in the area. As a result, three nearby unoccupied businesses were struck by gunfire. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries to bystanders or individuals inside the businesses at the time of the shooting.
The victim, who suffered a non-life-threatening injury, was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released any information regarding the identity of the injured person.
Investigation Status
Following the incident, police confirmed that the shooter fled the scene. As of now, there is no one in custody, and authorities are actively searching for leads. Birmingham Police are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward, as this could greatly assist in their ongoing investigation.
Community Reaction
Local residents expressed concern over the incident, noting that it is alarming to see violence occur in their neighborhood, especially at night. Many community members emphasized the need for increased safety measures and patrols in the area to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
“It’s scary to think that something like this can happen here. We need to look out for each other and stay safe,” said a resident who wished to remain anonymous.
Next Steps
As Birmingham Police continue to piece together the events of the evening, the department has promised to keep the community updated as new information becomes available. Detectives are reviewing any available surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses from the area.
Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities in their neighborhoods. Police stress that community cooperation is essential in maintaining safety and security.
Further updates on this case will be shared as they come in. In the meantime, the Birmingham Police Department reminds the public that they can receive news alerts and updates directly through mobile app notifications or by subscribing to the department’s email newsletter.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is reminded to contact local law enforcement authorities.
