A tight-knit Alabama community is mourning after a shooting at a birthday party in Dadeville left four dead and 32 injured on April 15. Local law enforcement confirmed the incident as one of the state’s deadliest mass violence events this year.
Hundreds gathered Sunday for an emotional vigil to honor victims, many holding candles and sharing stories of resilience. Pastor Ben Hayes, a community organizer, told reporters: “We’re pooling resources to help families cover medical costs and funeral expenses. The love you’re seeing today is stronger than the fear.”
The shooting has reignited national conversations about gun violence prevention, with youth advocates highlighting the impact on Gen Z communities. Fundraisers organized through local churches and social media platforms have drawn support from across the U.S., demonstrating grassroots responses to systemic challenges.
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Local residents mourn and raise money for victims in Alabama shooting
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