Four people were killed and 32 others injured during a shooting at a birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama, on Saturday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The incident has reignited debates about gun violence and community safety in the U.S.
Residents recounted chaotic scenes as gunfire erupted at the gathering, which included many teenagers. “I arrived right after the shooting and saw teens with gunshot wounds lying on the ground,” said one local resident, who asked to remain anonymous. “It was terrifying – you never think something like this will happen in your town.”
Authorities have not yet identified a motive or suspects. The shooting adds to a string of recent mass violence incidents across the U.S., with data showing a 30% rise in public-space shootings since 2020. Community organizers in Dadeville plan to hold a vigil this week to honor the victims, many of whom were under 18.
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Four killed at an Alabama shooting, resident recalls terrifying moment
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