From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — According to Birmingham Police, officers were on the scene of a double shooting Monday night.
“BPD officers are on the scene of two people shot,” officials said. “Both victims are believed to be young teens.”
Birmingham Police Officer Truman Fitzgerald said the incident occurred at the Gasland in the 1800 block of Bessemer Road. Officers received the call at about 9:40 p.m. on Monday.
“Officers arrived on the scene where they observed a 15-year-old female and a 14-year-old male lying in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound,” Fitzgerald said.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue transported both victims to Childrens Hospital. The female is believed to have sustained life-threatening injuries.
Fitzgerald said the pair were targeted by someone who shot them from a vehicle.
No suspects are in custody at this time.
