Shooting at Birmingham teen party leaves 7 wounded, police say

[Chicago1980]

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Source: Fox News

Shooting at Birmingham teen party leaves 7 wounded, police say

Police roped off several blocks in downtown Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday night after six teens were shot outside a party venue, according to a report.

One of the teens suffered life-threatening injuries, Sgt. Johnny Williams told AL.com.

A seventh teen suffered a knee injury during the chaotic scene, AL.com reported.


Shots rang out about 10 p.m. at WorkPlay, a music venue in the downtown area, AL.com reported. It was unclear how many suspects were involved.

The shooting occurred outside the club after two males who were arguing went outside, the news site reported.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/09/03/multiple-people-shot-at-teen-party-in-alabama-report.html

[BumRushDaShow]

1. Fox News??

Here is a better source - https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2018/09/multiple_people_shot_at_birmin.html

Unfortunately teens + party + hot temps + dispute = anger issues

[oberliner]

2. Also add guns to that equation

[BumRushDaShow]

4. That comes with the territory unfortunately. nt

[raccoon]

3. Add alcohol. Nt

[BumRushDaShow]

5. That comes with the territory unfortunately (like the "gun" as noted above). nt

[oberliner]

6. Wasn't it a hosted teen event at a music venue?

That would suggest that it would have to have been alcohol-free, no?

[Igel]

7. Seriously?

"Would have had to be" versus "was".

[oberliner]

8. I would think those venues would have to be pretty strict about that sort of thing

Wouldn't they get in trouble otherwise?

[DonViejo]

9. Locking...

Fox News is not a reputable mainstream media news site/blog for LBN purposes.