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4 individuals have been injured after a “shootout” on a busy interstate in Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday following a confrontation over a car that was allegedly stolen, police stated.
Birmingham police stated officers responded to “a number of calls of a shootout happening” on I-59 South close to the twentieth Road Ensley exit within the western a part of the town at round 4:40 p.m. Friday.
On the scene, officers discovered two automobiles that had been shot into simply earlier than the Bush Boulevard exit.
“We consider {that a} group noticed their potential stolen car and commenced following it. This car was allegedly taken in a neighboring metropolis,” stated BPD Public Data Officer Truman Fitzgerald.
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The Birmingham Police Division responded to stories of a “shootout” on I-59 South close to the Bush Boulevard exit. (Birmingham Police Division)
Fitzgerald stated the group “took it upon themselves” to confront the alleged thieves and a “shootout” rapidly adopted, wounding 4 individuals.
Two individuals struck by gunfire sustained life-threatening accidents, Fitzgerald stated. They have been each transported to the hospital by Birmingham Fireplace and Rescue Service.
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Birmingham Fireplace and Rescue Service transported the 2 victims in vital situation to the hospital. (Birmingham Police Division)
Two different victims with non-life-threatening accidents arrived at UAB Hospital in Birmingham by non-public car, Fitzgerald stated.
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Police stated that no harmless bystanders have been struck by gunfire in the course of the altercation.
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