“Multiple dead” and “20 injured” after mass shooting at birthday party in Alabama

According to local police and witnesses, a mass shooting took place last night at a teenager’s birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama.

The gunman reportedly opened fire around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, and police and emergency services rushed to the scene to respond to multiple injuries and possible deaths.

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Officials have not yet commented on the number of victims, but graphic video from the scene showed six people lying still on the ground – believed to be teenagers.

A witness stated that several people were killed and white sheets covered the bodies. Officials have not yet commented on the incident.

People believed to be the victims’ families gathered outside a local hospital last night.

Dadeville Police Chief Jonathan Floyd said there would be a press conference.

The suspect’s identity, whereabouts and motive are unknown, but local news outlet WRBL reported that an alleged altercation led to the shooting.

Dadeville is a small town in Tallapoosa County with about 3000 residents. It is about 44 miles northeast of Montgomery.