At least four people were killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday night, according to the Birmingham Police Department. The shooting occurred shortly after 11 p.m. in the Five Points South area, where initial responders found two men and a woman unresponsive from gunshot wounds, later pronounced dead at the scene. A fourth victim succumbed to injuries at a local hospital, with many others suffering from various injuries, including at least four in life-threatening condition. Law enforcement suspects multiple shooters were involved, and no arrests have been made yet, with the FBI joining the investigation.
In a separate incident, Ibrahim Aqil, the head of Hezbollah's elite Al-Radwan force, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut. The attack, which left at least eight dead and 59 injured, targeted a location near the Al-Qaem mosque and is part of ongoing hostilities following Hezbollah's support for Hamas in its conflict against Israel. This incident marks the third Israeli strike on Hezbollah strongholds since October 8, 2023, as tensions escalate in the region.
- The Birmingham shooting has raised concerns about gun violence in the United States, with calls for stricter gun control measures following the tragic event. Local officials are expected to hold a press conference to address the situation and provide updates on the investigation.
- In Lebanon, the Israeli airstrike has intensified fears of a broader conflict in the region, with Hezbollah vowing to retaliate against Israeli aggressions. The ongoing violence has led to increased military presence and heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, which has been a significant player in the Lebanese political landscape.
