4 stabbed in fight on bus full of security guards in Bessemer Walmart parking lot
Bessemer police and firefighters were called to the parking lot of the Walmart on Academy Drive about 1:13 p.m.
Mason Reed 
A violent confrontation erupted on a charter bus in the parking lot of a Bessemer Walmart on Monday afternoon, leaving four individuals stabbed and a suspect in police custody.
Incident Details
Bessemer police and fire crews were dispatched to the Academy Drive location at approximately 1:13 p.m. following reports of the altercation. Authorities have confirmed that the bus was transporting 40 employees from Fess Security, based in New Orleans, who were returning to Louisiana after working the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee.
According to Lt. Chris Selman, the chaotic scene began in the back of the bus after the group had returned to the vehicle following a stop at the retail store. Investigators believe the fight was sparked by a dispute over a woman.
Injuries and Investigation
Emergency responders arrived to find four people suffering from stab wounds. One victim, who sustained critical injuries, was transported by ambulance to UAB Hospital in Birmingham for urgent care. The current status of the other three victims remains unclear at this time.
The bus driver reportedly attempted to intervene in the fight but was not injured. Shortly after the incident, police successfully took a suspect into custody near St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
Representatives from Fess Security declined to provide a comment when reached by telephone. As 205focus.com continues to follow this developing situation, we will provide further updates as more information from local authorities becomes available.
Editor's Note: This report was updated at 2:17 p.m. to reflect the corrected number of injured individuals.
