(Scypre.com) – Two women tragically lost their lives in Birmingham, Alabama, in a harrowing incident that unfolded outside an emergency room on an early Monday morning.
This disturbing event occurred shortly after 2 a.m. near UAB Hospital, as reported by WBRC-TV.
In response to the distressing situation, law enforcement swiftly arrived at the scene, cordoning off the vicinity outside the ER and implementing a lockdown at the hospital.
While the identities of the two victims remain undisclosed, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office did reveal that they were 24 and 33 years old, respectively.
Eyewitnesses recounted that a Chevrolet Tahoe pulled up at the emergency room entrance, seeking urgent assistance for multiple individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The initial shooting is suspected to have stemmed from a confrontation that unfolded at Aria Restaurant and Lounge, situated in the 900 block of Fifth Avenue North, according to reports from AL.com.
Birmingham Police Officer Truman Fitzgerald, addressing the media, confirmed that at least five individuals were wounded in the tragic incident.
This story is still developing. Check back for more updates.