Two men were injured - one of them seriously - when gunfire erupted near Legion Field on Wednesday afternoon.

The shooting happened about 3:30 p.m. at Sixth Avenue and First Street West, in the roadway between two stadium parking lots.

Birmingham police Lt. Joe Roberts said both victims were in a car headed northbound when a suspect or suspects from a passing car opened fire. The victims both fell out of the car, which then rolled for a short distance before coming to a stop.

One of the victims was shot in the torso area and those injuries are believed to be life-threatening. The second victim was alert when he left the scene. Both were taken by ambulance to the hospital.

Roberts said police believe they know who is responsible for the shooting, and also know a motive. They are not yet releasing that information while they search for the suspect or suspects. A lookout bulletin has been issued citywide for the suspect vehicle.

Investigators were sifting through shattered glass in the roadway for shell casings. Children were on a playground right next to the extensive crime scene.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.