One Person Injured in Overnight Shooting in East Tuscaloosa

Investigators responded to a shooting in East Tuscaloosa just after midnight on Saturday, June 6.

The Tuscaloosa Police Department received a call from a resident on Virginia Drive at approximately 12:20 a.m., sharing that gunshots were heard in the area.

Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit Co-Commander Marty Sellers said one person was injured in the shooting, sustaining minor hand injuries.

No further details have been released by the VCU.

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A video posted to social media indicated the shooting happened after a party held near Virginia Drive off of Crescent Ridge Road East in Tuscaloosa.

Note: a previous version of this story indicated the shooting occurred late Friday, June 5, 2026. After receiving additional information from the Tuscaloosa Police Department, the date was updated to Saturday, June 6.

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