Driver hits VA building in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A driver wrecked into one of the buildings at the VA Hospital in downtown Birmingham Sunday morning, October 30, after shots were fired into the vehicle.

Birmingham police confirmed both occupants of the vehicle sustained gunshot wounds, with one of the victims sustaining life-threatening injuries. Both victims are adult males.

Officials with the Birmingham VA Health Care System say the damage is contained to a corner of the L wing. No patients or staff were injured in this incident.

Birmingham felony assault detectives are investigating the shooting and there are no suspects in custody.

Birmingham Police Department are asking that if anyone has any information related to the shooting to please call them at (205) 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777.

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