Police identified the slain victims a Markiezia Atkins, 24, of Center Point, and Chaveda Willis, 33, of Birmingham. The initial shooting happened about 2 a.m. following an altercation at Aria Restaurant and Lounge in the 900 block of Fifth Avenue North. More gunfire then erupted when three of the victims arrived at UAB Hospital in an SUV.
Authorities have released the names of two women killed when gunfire erupted in Birmingham Monday morning, a shooting that also injured three other people.
“We believe the gunfire stemmed from a targeted attack,’’ said Officer Truman Fitzgerald, “however many of the victims who were struck by gunfire appear to have been bystanders.”“Two females lost their lives to yet again another senseless act of violence in our city,’’ Thurmond said. “Early indications are those who were shot were most likely innocent victims.”
“Our city and its leadership will continue to work hard every day to hold those accountable for senseless acts of violence such as this morning’s incident,’’ he said. “It is imperative for everyone to work together to prevent and eliminate future acts of violence.” When the SUV got to UAB, another vehicle pulled up and opened fire on the Tahoe. Witnesses said they heard multiple shots fired, describing the sounds as “iron pipes hitting.”
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