Four people were killed in an Alabama mass shooting police said was likely a targeted hit.
The news: Multiple shooters opened fire around 11 p.m. local time Saturday in Birmingham. The incident occurred in Five Points South, a nightlife district in the city. Four people died and 17 were injured, some with life-threatening issues.
Potential motive: Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond said cops believe the shooters were targeting one of the deceased. A vehicle allegedly pulled up to the scene, the shooters exited and fired before fleeing. Police think it may have been a murder-for-hire.
Next steps: Police said the shooters' guns were modified to make them fire more rapidly; they are also probing if anyone fired back during the incident. A manhunt was underway as of late last night; Mayor Randall Woodfin said authorities are "laser-like focused" on bringing the alleged shooters to justice.
