Alabama firefighters shot in suspected targeted attack: police
An intense search for a suspect was underway in Birmingham, Alabama, after two firefighters were gunned down Wednesday in what authorities suspect was a targeted attack. The violence unfolded at Station 9 in Birmingham’s Norwood community before 8:30 a.m. CT, around the same time firefighters started their shifts for the day, AL.com reported. They were doing routine maintenance when the shooter entered the fire station through the bay door, which is typically left open in case residents need help or some type of assistance, according to Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond. Three firefighter...