A man was shot Monday following an argument over which football team is better: the University of Alabama or Auburn University.
Mobile police responded to a call concerning a person who was shot at a motel on East I-65 Service Road South at 7:53 p.m. The victim told authorities he was arguing with another man when the shooter asked him which football team is better. The shooter became angry, pulled out a firearm and shot the victim in the thigh before fleeing the scene, police said.
Police said the victim's injuries are not life-threatening. A suspect has not been arrested, but they will be charged with second-degree assault when captured. If anyone has any information about the case, please call police at 251-208-7211.