US: Police responding to shooting in downtown Mobile, Alabama, late Dec. 31

Event

Authorities are responding to a shooting in downtown Mobile, Alabama, late Dec. 31. At least one person is dead and nine others injured in the incident near 200 Dauphin Street. Authorities did not immediately confirm a motive for the shooting. An investigation is ongoing as of early Jan. 1.

Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely in the coming hours as investigations continue.

Advice

Avoid the area until the situation stabilizes and authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional travel time and seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site.