Two Dead, 12 Injured in Downtown Montgomery Shooting

A shooting occurred late Saturday night in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, resulting in two fatalities and 12 injuries.

Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys reported that three of the injured are in critical condition.

The incident took place around 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Bibb and Commerce streets, a popular area in the city's nightlife district.

Chief Graboys described the event as a "mass shooting" involving two groups exchanging gunfire amidst a crowd.

He emphasized that the shooters "did not care about the people around them when they did it."

As of early Sunday, no arrests had been made.

Investigators are reviewing evidence and interviewing potential suspects.

Chief Graboys assured that authorities "will do everything we need to gather every bit of evidence to chase down whoever is involved."

The shooting occurred during a particularly busy weekend in Montgomery, with events such as Alabama State University's homecoming football game and the Alabama National Fair taking place.

Mayor Steven Reed noted that police units were nearby when the shooting broke out, but the shooters "had no regard for human life."

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Montgomery Police Department or Central Alabama CrimeStoppers.