Alabama Shooting – At least four people have been killed in a mass shooting at a 16th birthday party in the US state of Alabama.
Philstavious “Phil” Dowdell, an honours student on his way to a promising college football career, and KeKe Nicole Smith, an 18-year-old volleyball player, have been named by their families as among the victims of the mass Shooting.
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The Alabama Shooting erupted at a “Sweet 16” birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama, on Saturday night that left four people dead and 28 injured.
Of the wounded, 15 are understood to be teenagers, six of whom have since been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment. Of the remaining nine, four are said to be in a stable condition and five are critical.
The violence erupted at a birthday celebration for Dowdell’s younger sister at the Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio in downtown Dadeville.
“It was a very sad, sad scene,” said Ben Hayes, senior pastor at Dadeville First Baptist Church and team chaplain of Dadeville High School. “A very rough night.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Philstavious Dowdell and the other victims of the senseless tragedy last night,” Jacksonville State University head football coach Rich Rodriguez said in a statement, mourning the loss of one of the most exciting football talents in the state, who had recently committed to playing for the institution.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has not yet announced any arrests but says there is no further active threat posed to the wider community, with police sergeant Jeremy Burkett describing the situation as “very fluid”.
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What we know about the victims of the Alabama Shooting
A Sweet 16 birthday party for a girl at a dance studio in Alabama turned into a Alabama Shooting, leaving four dead and at least 28 injured.
Gunfire erupted at roughly 10.34pm local time on Saturday at the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio in downtown Dadeville, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said on Sunday.
The victims of the shooting are believed to be teenagers. Police are yet to provide further details, including the names of those who were killed or if the suspect shooter was in custody and the motive of the attack.
Two of the victims, however, were identified by their family members.
Shweta Sharma has more on what we know about them.
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