Authorities in Gadsden, Alabama, are actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting that left four individuals injured. The incident occurred on Friday night, August 21, 2026, outside a Waffle House located in Gadsden. The shooting took place in the vicinity of Gadsden City High School, following a football game hosted by the school. Mayor Craig Ford provided a video update regarding the situation, confirming that all four victims have been transported to medical facilities and are currently in stable condition. Mayor Ford explicitly stated that the suspected shooter is not a student at Gadsden City High School. While the specific identities of the victims have not been released, the mayor praised the rapid response of local police, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians who secured the chaotic scene and facilitated the transport of the injured. According to Mayor Ford, law enforcement officials have already identified the suspect and are utilizing all available resources to apprehend him. The mayor expressed confidence that the suspect would be taken into custody by the end of the day, August 22, 2026. However, as of this report, the individual remains at large. Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation and the active pursuit of the suspect, Mayor Ford declined to release further details regarding the suspect's identity or the specific circumstances leading to the shooting. Residents and the public are urged to remain vigilant and report any information that may assist law enforcement in locating the individual responsible for the violence. The Gadsden Police Department continues to investigate the incident as a criminal assault involving a firearm.