A birthday party in Alabama turned into a scene of horror on the night of April 16th, 2023, when a shooter opened fire on the attendees. According to the local authorities, four people were killed and 28 others were injured in the shooting, which took place in the city of Birmingham.

The shooting occurred at a birthday party that was being held at a local community center. The party was reportedly attended by dozens of people, many of whom were teenagers and young adults. At around 11:30 pm, shots rang out, and chaos erupted as partygoers scrambled to flee the scene.

The police responded quickly to the shooting, and multiple units were dispatched to the community center. Upon arriving at the scene, they found a chaotic scene with people running in all directions, screaming and crying. Four people were found dead at the scene, and 28 others were injured, some of them critically.

The identities of the victims have not yet been released, and it is not clear whether the shooter was among them. The police are still investigating the shooting, and no arrests have been made as of yet.

Speaking to reporters at the scene, Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith called the shooting a “senseless act of violence” and urged anyone with information to come forward. “We will not rest until we have found the person responsible for this terrible crime,” he said.

The shooting has sent shockwaves through the community, with many residents expressing their disbelief and sadness at the tragedy. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin issued a statement expressing his condolences to the families of the victims and pledging to do everything in his power to bring the shooter to justice.

“This is a senseless and tragic loss of life, and my heart goes out to the families and friends of the victims,” he said. “We will not tolerate this kind of violence in our city, and we will work tirelessly to ensure that justice is served.”

The shooting is just the latest in a string of mass shootings that have rocked the United States in recent years. Despite calls for stricter gun control measures, such shootings continue to occur with alarming frequency, leaving many Americans wondering when the cycle of violence will end.

In the meantime, the people of Birmingham are left to mourn the loss of their loved ones and grapple with the aftermath of this tragic shooting. As the investigation continues, the community is coming together to offer support and comfort to those affected by the tragedy.