Multiple people have been shot, and at least one has been killed 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 the Birmingham Police Department.
Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University faced off at the field earlier in the day for the 85th annual game.
Officer De'Rell Freeman told the Daily Mail that 'multiple individuals were wounded by gunfire' near the 400 Block of Graymont Avenue.
Freeman said the shooting area was still 'an active scene with officers and detectives currently investigating.'
Police added that they could not confirm the number of victims or their conditions but would share information as it became available.
Radio communications revealed at least two victims had critical injuries while another suffered minor injuries.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office told AL.com that at least one of the victims died from the shooting. The Daily Mail has reached out to police to confirm.
Birmingham Police issued a dire public service announcement suspending all tailgating for the Magic City Classic just before 9pm CST.
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
'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.'
Police later 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 and the tournament's organizers for comment.
The shooting unfolded after Alabama A&M's victory over their rival, Alabama State. Just as the violence broke out, the tournament's official X account congratulated the team online and shared photos of players celebrating on the field.
The annual tournament kicked off in the morning through downtown Birmingham and tailgating started at 2pm.
The Magic City Classic is one of the biggest annual events for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Social media users expressed their shock over the violence at this year's tournament, with one writing: 'The Magic City Classic is more than just a football game.....it's a week long celebration that bring tons of revenue into the city.'
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