Local businesses react after mass shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South district

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Local businesses are reacting after four people were killed and 17 were injured in a mass shooting in Five Points South Saturday night.

Hush Lounge released a statement on their Instagram Sunday morning, saying they are deeply saddened by the shooting Saturday night.

Rock City Church released the following statement after the mass shooting that injured 21 people.

Birmingham Police say they believe multiple suspects arrived in a car to the 2000 block of Magnolia Avenue, exited the vehicle, and began shooting before getting back in their vehicle and fleeing the scene.

Authorities believe the shooting was not random and stemmed from an isolated incident where multiple victims were caught in the crossfire.

In a new conference Sunday morning, Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond says he believes someone was paid to kill the targeted victim, and they believe that victim is among those who died.

Chief Thurmond and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin strongly urged the public to come forward with any information that could help lead to an arrest.

The Birmingham Police Department set up a QR code for the community to use to submit information and evidence related to this case. Scan the QR code below or click here to access the portal.

You can also contact the Birmingham Police Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

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