Governor Bentley Issues Statement on Shooting at UPS Center in Birmingham

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday issued a statement regarding the fatalities at the UPS center in Birmingham.

Governor Bentley’s statement is below:

“Dianne and I are saddened to learn about the deadly shooting at the UPS Center in Birmingham. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and co-workers of those who died this morning.

I was briefed on the active shooter situation by the Alabama Secretary of Law Enforcement just moments after it occurred.  I commend the quick and efficient response of Birmingham Chief A.C. Roper and his staff at the Birmingham Police Department. Today’s incident is a reminder of the importance of law enforcement training to respond to active shooters.

State law enforcement resources are available and ready to assist if needed as investigators work to determine a cause in this deadly shooting.”