A mass shooting at a birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama left four dead Saturday night. The shooting occurred at 10:30 pm and according to local news outlet WRBL, at least 20 people were shot at and sustained injuries. The injured were transported to local hospitals.
"Currently there have been four confirmed fatalities and multiple injuries," the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said in a statement.
A photo on social media reportedly showed families of the victims gathered outside the hospital.
The Tallapoosa County Coroner’s Office confirmed that multiple people have been affected by the shooting. The shooting happened at the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio in Dadeville where a Sweet 16 birthday party was taking place. Local reports suggest that most of the victims are teenagers.
Earlier reports suggested that at least six people died in the shooting. A photo being shared on social media showed six bodies on the ground, all believed to be of teenagers. A witness was also quoted as saying by certain media sources that the number of dead is much higher and that there are a number of bodies at the scene covered in white sheets.
There is no official word yet on who the suspect is or what led to the tragic Alabama shooting. A WRBL report said an altercation possibly led to the shooting.
"The investigation is a result of a shooting which occurred at approximately 10:34 p.m. near the 200 Block of Broadnax Street in Dadeville, located in Tallapoosa County. Currently, there have been four confirmed fatalities and multiple injuries," ALEA said.
"The following agencies responded to the scene and are currently assisting with the investigation: The Dadeville Police Department, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, the Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the 5 Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Nothing further is available as the investigation is ongoing."
Local officials gave few details about the incident at their initial press conference besides confirming the shooting unfolded at a birthday party.
The White House told Fox News that President Biden has been briefed on the shooting in Dadeville.
"The White House is closely monitoring and has been in touch with local officials and law enforcement to offer support," the statement added.
This morning, I grieve with the people of Dadeville and my fellow Alabamians. Violent crime has NO place in our state, and we are staying closely updated by law enforcement as details emerge.
— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) April 16, 2023
"This morning, I grieve with the people of Dadeville and my fellow Alabamians. Violent crime has NO place in our state, and we are staying closely updated by law enforcement as details emerge," Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, tweeted Sunday morning
Officials have not revealed the exact number of surviving victims, but a photo taken by a witness showed the bodies of at least six teenagers on the ground, according to BNO News.
According to the outlet, a witness at the scene said the total number of victims was higher than six, including multiple people who died at the scene. The witness observed white sheets covering the bodies.
A photo posted to Twitter shows multiple families gathered outside a local hospital following the incident.
Susan Foy, the Chief Marketing Director of Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, located about 18 miles from Dadeville, called the incident a "horrific tragedy."
She confirmed to Fox News the hospital treated multiple victims and released them. Several victims with gunshot wounds have had to be transferred to other hospitals to better tend to their specific wounds/injuries. Of the victims treated at the medical center, she had no word on any fatalities. Foy would not get into ages of victims or a specific number. The hospital is a small, rural facility with just 81 beds. It’s not rare to transfer patients to other facilities that have access to more specialists.
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