Seven injured in shooting following Tuscaloosa community reunion
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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