Shots Fired Investigation Underway on Vivian Drive in Mobile

Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) — Mobile Police are actively investigating a shooting that unfolded Thursday afternoon in a residential neighborhood off Vivian Drive, leaving behind a scene marked by scattered shell casings and growing concern among residents.

According to authorities, officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Vivian Drive on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at approximately 2:16 p.m. in response to reports of gunfire in the area.

When officers arrived, they discovered multiple shell casings at the scene, indicating that several shots had been fired during the incident. Investigators immediately began processing the area for evidence as neighbors looked on.

Police said the homeowner was not inside the residence at the time of the shooting, and no injuries have been reported in connection with the incident. It remains unclear whether the home was specifically targeted or if the gunfire stemmed from another confrontation nearby.

The shooting adds to ongoing concerns about gun violence impacting neighborhoods across the city, as residents continue calling for stronger public safety measures and increased accountability for violent offenders.

Detectives have not released information regarding possible suspects, motives, or whether any witnesses have come forward. Authorities are continuing to gather evidence and review all available leads.

The case remains an active investigation, and Mobile Police say no further details will be released at this time.