‘Up to five dead’ and more than 20 people injured in a shooting at a Sweet 16 party in small Alabama town of 3,000 people – sparking huge police search for suspects
- The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday in Dadeville, Alabama
- The majority of the victims are thought to be teenagers
- A disturbing photo circulating on social media appears to show at least six people lying on the ground
It’s thought up to five have died following a mass shooting in small town Alabama where a teen was reportedly holding a Sweet 16 birthday party.
The shooting happened around 10:30pm Saturday at Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio in Dadeville, Alabama, and local reports indicate the majority of the at least 20 said to be shot are teenagers.
Law enforcement have yet to release any details on the victims or a potential suspect – though witnesses reported people running and screaming from the scene.
The county’s coroner would not confirm whether any minors were among those killed, but did say there had been at least one casualty. The group had been gathered to celebrate a birthday, according to witnesses.
At least 20 people have been shot, some fatally, while attending a teenager’s birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama. Pictured: A police cordon outside Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio in Dadeville, Alabama after the shooting on Saturday night
Cops outside Mahogany Masterpiece where up to five people are thought to have been killed at a Sweet 16 party on Saturday night
Police line up Broadnax St. in Dadeville, Alabama where more than 20 people were injured in the shooting on Saturday night
It is unclear whether police have made any arrests. Victims were transported to local hospitals including Russell Medical Center in Alexander City for medical attention.
A large crowd was seen outside the emergency room in Dadeville as casualties were rushed in.
Details about the suspects or motives have not yet been released by the authorities.
Dadeville police chief Jonathan Floyd and Tallapoosa County Emergency Management director Jason Moran said Saturday there will be a press conference with more information, but as of Sunday, no such conference had occurred.
Dadeville is a town of just 3,000 people situated approximately 45 miles outside the state’s capital Montgomery.
This is a developing story.
A large crowd was seen outside the emergency room in Dadeville as casualties were rushed in
