SUMMARY: A mass shooting occurred overnight in Birmingham, Alabama, resulting in 22 gunshot victims, including four fatalities and 18 injuries. The incident took place around 11 PM Saturday in the Five Points South Entertainment District. Authorities reported multiple shooters involved in an isolated incident, with many victims caught in the crossfire. As of this morning, police have no suspects in custody.

Four people are dead and at least 18 were injured in a shooting in Birmingham, Alabama.

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SUMMARY: With just over six weeks until the November presidential election, Knox County has over 310,000 registered voters. In the August primary, nearly 57,000 participated, about 20% of registered voters. Voter turnout has increased in recent presidential elections, with 184,000 casting ballots in 2016 and 222,000 in 2020. A recent report ranked Tennessee 42nd in voter registration efforts. Local officials note a surge in registrations and anticipate reaching 315,000 by election day. Many drive initiatives aim to boost turnout, emphasizing the importance of voting. Voters are encouraged to express their views on important issues via a survey accessible through a QR code.

We are 43 days away from the presidential election and thousands of East Tennesseans are getting registered to vote.

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SUMMARY: A standoff in East Nashville ended tragically with the death of 31-year-old Michael Ridley from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident began early Saturday morning when Ridley, driving a stolen vehicle, shot at an officer before fleeing. Hours later, police received reports of him threatening two individuals inside a home. Following a gunshot heard from within, police and SWAT teams attempted to negotiate with Ridley for approximately 10 hours before entering the home and finding him deceased. Ridley had outstanding felony warrants and reportedly expressed a desire not to return to jail and threatened suicide.

A man is dead following a standoff situation with SWAT and Metro Nashville police Saturday morning at the scene of a shooting near the Historic Edgefield neighborhood.

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