Multiple people have been shot at a college football game in Alabama as police issue an urgent warning to avoid the area.
Shots rang out shortly before 8pm local time near Legion Field in Birmingham after the Magic City Classic tournament, according to local police.
Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University faced off at the field earlier in the day for the 85th annual game.
It's unclear what unfolded before the shooting, how many victims there are and the extent of their injuries.
Police sources confirmed to local news that multiple people had been 'wounded by gunfire.'
Birmingham Police issued a dire public service announcement suspending all tailgating for the Magic City Classic just before 9pm CST.
'Everyone needs to leave the stadium property as soon as possible,' the announcement stated.
'Please do not come to the Legion Field stadium property at this time.'
A large police presence responded to Legion Field in Birmingham after a shooting broke out
Police said multiple people had been 'wounded by gunfire' and urged the public to stay away from the area
Authorities have asked the public for any video footage of the incident to help with the investigation
Police shared an update online, pleading with the public for any video footage related to the shooting.
'YOU WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS! Your assistance is greatly appreciated and may help investigators with this ongoing investigation, the department said.
The Daily Mail has reached out to the Birmingham Police Department for more information.
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