A mass shooting occurred on the night of September 21, 2024, in Birmingham,
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A mass shooting occurred on the night of September 21, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama, at a popular nightlife area in the Five Points South district. The attack, which police believe was a targeted "hit," left four people dead and 17 others injured. The shooting happened outside the Hush hookah lounge, where multiple shooters exited a vehicle and opened fire on a crowd. Among the victims were Anitra Holloman, Tahj Booker, and Carlos McCain.
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Investigators recovered over 100 shell casings at the scene and suspect that the attackers used fully automatic weapons. The motive appears to be focused on one individual who was killed, potentially in a murder-for-hire scheme. Authorities are continuing their search for the perpetrators, urging the public to provide any information that could assist in solving the case.