Birmingham, UAB St Vincent: Lockdown amid shooting, active shooter reports; video shows police at parking lot

Police swarmed UAB St. Vincent Hospital in Birmingham after reports of a shooting. Officials have yet to confirm an active shooter or any injuries.

Updated on: Aug 14, 2026, 24:29:19 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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There was a huge police presence at the parking lot of the UAB St Vincent Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama on Tuesday amid reports of a shooting. A video showed several Birmingham Police vehicles at the hospital with a crime scene at the parking lot.

Social media reports state that there was an active shooter, and shots were fired, but no details have been released officially. UAB St. Vincent sent out an alert to the community in which they stated that it was an officer involved shooting.

“Officer-involved shooting reported outside UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. Scene secure; avoid the North Tower area and Level A of the parking deck,” the alert read.

Local media outlets WBRC6 and WVTM also report that there are a massive police presence and ongoing investigations. They have also not confirmed whether shots were fired.

Here's a video shared by local journalist Carol Robinson that showed police cars in the parking lot and the entrance to the hospital closed off. Robinson claimed, citing sources, that shots were fired at the hospital. She did not provide any further details about the incident.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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