A mass shooting that occurred at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama, left dozens injured and killed four people, including the brother of the birthday girl.
At least two of the victims were local high school seniors who were about to graduate, according to CNN. At least 28 people were injured by the shooting that occurred at a dance studio at around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. A hospital that received 15 injured teenagers said six have been released and the others have been transferred to local facilities. Of those, five remain in critical condition and four are stable, per a hospital spokesperson.
Dadeville High School senior Phil Dowdell was confirmed as one of the four victims by his coach, Roger McDowell. McDowell said he was a star athlete with talent in several areas, including basketball, track, and football. The coach said he knew Smith, as well. Ben Hayes, the chaplain of Dadeville High School's football team, said he knew the victims of the shooting"personally." He said Dadeville rarely faces serious crime, which is why the small city is “sad, traumatized, in shock.”
Dowdell was set to attend Jacksonville State University and play football, said Keenan Cooper, the DJ at the birthday party. Cooper described Dowdell as a"hometown hero."
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