A mass shooting occurred at the Magic City Classic homecoming festivities, one victim was murdered, 9 people were shot
A victim was murdered and 9 people were shot total during a mass shooting at a black college homecoming game. The nonuple shooting was at the Magic City Classic in Birmingham, Alabama. The Magic City Classic is the largest Historically Black College and University football game in the United States. The game was played between Alabama A&M and Alabama State.
On Halloween night October 31, 2026 the nonuple shooting occurred on Graymont Avenue 7:50 p.m. during the football game homecoming festivities and cookouts. 70,000 fans attended Saturday’s game, won by Alabama A&M 31-28. The Magic City Classic was the same day as NC A&T’s homecoming game.
9 people were shot in the shooting during a fight. Of the 9 people shot, one of the victims died on scene. All tailgating in the area was suspended after the shooting. Multiple guns were recovered at the scene.
The victims were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries but are expected to survive.
