Two people died and 14 others sustained injuries after gunfire erupted in downtown Montgomery on Saturday night following the Tuskegee University versus Morehouse College football game. Montgomery Police responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 11:30 p.m. as crowds dispersed from the event. Authorities determined that two groups exchanged gunfire while surrounded by civilians.
Among those wounded were two children, and one child remained in critical condition as of Sunday morning. A woman was identified as one of the fatalities, and 12 victims remained hospitalized. No arrests have been announced, and investigators continue processing the scene.
Police requested that witnesses share information or video footage to aid the investigation. Officials have not released a formal statement regarding security measures, but increased law enforcement presence is anticipated in the downtown area.
Among those wounded were two children, and one child remained in critical condition as of Sunday morning. A woman was identified as one of the fatalities, and 12 victims remained hospitalized. No arrests have been announced, and investigators continue processing the scene.
Police requested that witnesses share information or video footage to aid the investigation. Officials have not released a formal statement regarding security measures, but increased law enforcement presence is anticipated in the downtown area.
