Deadly Shooting at Sweet Sixteen Party in Alabama Leaves Multiple Victims, Town Shaken

A shooting in Dadeville, Alabama, left at least four people dead and multiple others injured during a sweet sixteen birthday party. According to local pastor Ben Hayes, most of the victims were teenagers. The small town has been shaken by the incident, which has affected everyone in the area. While some American media outlets reported 20 injured, this number has not been confirmed. The perpetrator(s)' identity and whether they have been apprehended remain unknown.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey expressed condolences on Twitter, emphasizing that violent crime has no place in their state. The Gun Violence Archive reported that there have been at least 163 mass shootings in the US within the first 15 weeks of 2023.

Four people were killed and multiple others injured during a shooting Saturday night in Dadeville, Alabama, authorities said. WRBL-TV reported the shooting occurred at a dance studio during a possible birthday party. https://t.co/YOCcMOchgy

— The Associated Press (@AP) April 16, 2023