Four people were killed and multiple others wounded in a shooting in Alabama that was tied to a birthday party, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
The accident occurred at around 10:34 p.m. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Sergeant Jeremy Burkett said at a news conference Sunday morning that Saturday night near the 200th Building on Broadnax Avenue in Dadeville.
Dadeville is located about two hours southeast of Birmingham.
"There were four lives tragically lost in this incident and there’s been a multitude of injuries," Burkett said.
Burkett has not shared any information regarding the events leading up to the shooting, or whether any of the suspects are in custody.
Ben Hayes, a local pastor, told the Associated Press that the shooting took place at a birthday party for a 16-year-old, and most of the victims were teenagers.
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the shooting in Dadville and is monitoring the situation, according to a memo from his staff.
Biden and the White House have been in touch with local law enforcement and officials to offer support.
Dadeville Police Chief Jonathan Floyd described the city as "a tight knit community full of wonderful people."
"What we've dealt with is something that no community should have to endure," Floyd said. "I just ask for your patience, it's going to be a long process."
Burkett said the investigation into the incident is ongoing and he encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
“This morning, I grieve with the people of Dadeville and my fellow Alabamians. Violent crime has NO place in our state, and we are staying closely updated by law enforcement as details emerge,” Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement posted on Twitter Sunday.
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