Multiple people injured, man killed in overnight shooting in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - An overnight shooting has left at least one person dead, another fighting for their life and several others injured according to Birmingham Police.

It happened near Finley Blvd at 8th St. West around 11:20 p.m.

According to police, an officer on patrol nearby heard gunshots and headed toward the scene. Upon arrival officers found a man in an alleyway who had been shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. In addition, three other men were taken to UAB hospital, one of them with life threatening injuries.

The Jefferson County Coroner identified the victim as 37-year-old Dariuse Dewayne Benson of Birmingham.

Police say they believe the victims were targeted. No suspects are in custody.

Anyone with information about this is asked to call the Birmingham Police Department at 205-254-7777.

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