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Neighbors press Birmingham to tighten short‑term rental rules after East Lincoln shooting
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Residents urged the city to close regulatory gaps for short‑term rentals after a shooting on East Lincoln that sent officers to the scene; police said several suspects were in custody and investigators recovered 35 shell casings. Public commenters described repeated party complaints and urged measures including a 30‑day minimum stay and stricter licensing enforcement.
BIRMINGHAM — Residents urged the Birmingham City Commission on April 13 to move quickly to tighten oversight of short‑term rentals after a shooting on East Lincoln Street that drew multiple 911 calls and a large police response.
Police Chief Scott Groomey told the commission that officers responded early Saturday to reports of shots fired at 1480 East Lincoln. "We recovered 35 shell casings," he said, and investigators had identified and taken several suspects into custody; prosecutors were expected to file charges. Groomey said investigators were still processing evidence and canvassing nearby properties for surveillance footage.
Public commenters described recurring disturbances…
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