A mass shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South entertainment district late Saturday left four dead and 17 others injured in what police believe was a targeted attack by multiple shooters.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced Monday a $50,000 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions in the shooting, along with Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama matching it for a total reward of $100,000. This is the largest reward ever offered by Crime Stoppers, authorities said. Detectives have received numerous tips, but no arrests have been made.
The shooting occurred outside a busy nightclub and cigar bar around 11 p.m. when several gunmen opened fire using automated weapons. Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond stated that the attack appeared to be a “hit” targeting one individual, with the other victims caught in the crossfire. More than 100 shell casings were recovered from the scene.
Three victims—Anitra Holloman, 21, of Bessemer, and Birmingham residents Tahj Booker, 27, and Carlos McCain, 27—were pronounced dead at the scene. A fourth victim died later at a hospital. None of the shooters have been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.
Seventeen additional people sustained injuries, with conditions ranging from critical to non-life-threatening. Four of the injured were being treated at UAB Hospital.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin held a press conference on Sunday alongside law enforcement leaders to update the public and provide the latest facts about the situation.
Later Sunday, another shooting in the city’s east side left one person dead and two wounded. Authorities are investigating any potential connections to the Saturday attack, according to AL.com. As of now, no arrests have been made, and police are urging witnesses to provide information to help solve the crime.
As of Monday, there have been 155 homicides in Jefferson County this year, with Birmingham accounting for 123 of those.
Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270
