Seven injured in shooting following Tuscaloosa community reunion
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- Eight people shot following Tuscaloosa community reunion Saturday night; all victims in stable condition.
- Police seek public assistance with photos, video, and information about the ongoing shooting investigation.
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit with assistance from FBI Birmingham are asking for the public’s help in the investigation of a shooting that injured eight people Saturday night in west Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa Police officers responded to the 2600 block of 22nd Street at approximately 10:48 p.m. Saturday after receiving reports of multiple people being shot. Eight people have now been identified as victims. Seven victims were initially reported, and an additional victim later arrived at the hospital for treatment of a gunshot graze wound Sunday afternoon. Investigators are asking anyone who attended the event or was in the surrounding area Saturday night to provide any photographs, cellphone video, surveillance footage or other information that could assist with the investigation. The FBI has established a digital media tip line that allows members of the public to submit information, photos and videos directly to investigators. The tip line is available at: http://www.fbi.gov/tuscaloosashooting Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to use the tip line to submit digital media information that may assist investigators. The investigation is ongoing, and additional information will be released when available.
Seven people were injured in a shooting Saturday night following a community reunion event in Tuscaloosa, according to reporting from AL.com.
AL.com reports that all seven victims remained in stable condition Sunday morning.
Investigators also confirmed that juveniles were among those injured.
Tuscaloosa Police officers responded to the 2600 block of 22nd Street at approximately 10:48 p.m. Saturday after receiving reports that multiple people had been shot, AL.com reported.
According to AL.com, officers arrived to find a large crowd in the area and began providing medical assistance to the victims until Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue and NorthStar EMS arrived.
The shooting occurred in an area where the 12th Annual Shacktown community reunion had been held earlier in the day. AL.com reports the event ran from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. and had been permitted by the City of Tuscaloosa through 10 p.m.
Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit Capt. Marty Sellers told AL.com that investigators have spoken with multiple people who were at the scene and are continuing to identify and interview witnesses.
Several unoccupied vehicles were also struck by gunfire, according to AL.com.
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit and Tuscaloosa Police Crime Scene Unit responded to process the scene and gather evidence. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office and University of Alabama Police Department also assisted Tuscaloosa police with securing the area and managing the large crowd, including at DCH Regional Medical Center, AL.com reported.
No arrests have been announced at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information, photos or video related to the incident is asked to contact the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit at 205-464-8690, Crime Stoppers at 205-752-STOP (7867) or submit an anonymous tip through the Tuscaloosa Police Department mobile app.
CNAW2News.com is reporting on this incident because of its significance, although the shooting occurred in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, approximately three hours from the center of the Chattahoochee Valley and outside CNAW2News' normal coverage area. This report is based on information published by AL.com, which CNAW2News credits for the reporting and details included above.
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