Category: Alabama

4 Dead, ‘Multitude of Injuries’ at Birthday Party Shooting in Alabama: Authorities

Four people are dead and numerous others injured following a shooting at a birthday party late Saturday in Dadeville, Alabama, the state Law Enforcement Agency said. The shooting happened at the party around 10:30 p.m., Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. There was no initial confirmation about what led to the…


Shooting at Birthday Party in Alabama Leaves 4 Dead, ‘Multitude’ Injured: Authorities

Police in Alabama on April 16 were investigating a shooting that left four people dead and numerous others injured at a gathering in Dadeville, about 50 miles northeast of Montgomery. The shooting happened at a birthday party on April 15 around 10:30 p.m. local time, Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. It’s unconfirmed what…


Shooting at Birthday Party in Alabama Leaves 4 Dead, 28 Injured

Police in Alabama on April 16 were investigating a shooting that left four people dead and 28 others injured at a gathering in Dadeville, about 50 miles northeast of Montgomery. The shooting happened at a birthday party on April 15 around 10:30 p.m. local time, Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. “There were four…


Multiple Dead After Mass Shooting at Teenager’s Birthday Party: Reports

Multiple people are dead following a mass shooting late Saturday at a teenager’s birthday party in Alabama, according to reports. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. local time when officers were called to the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio in Dadeville, a small city about 44 miles northeast of Montgomery. The Tallapoosa County Coroner’s Office confirmed multiple people have…


At Least 11 Norfolk Southern Train Cars Derailed, 2 Taken to Hospital

At least 11 cars in a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama, leading to at least two hospitalizations, officials said. “According to Norfolk Southern, the train crew was briefly trapped in the engine room because the engine tilted over. There were no major injuries, but RPS was called to the scene to evaluate the crew…


At Least 11 Norfolk Southern Train Cars Derailed, 2 Crew Members Taken to Hospital

At least 11 cars in a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama, leading to at least two hospitalizations, officials said. “According to Norfolk Southern, the train crew was briefly trapped in the engine room because the engine tilted over. There were no major injuries, but RPS was called to the scene to evaluate the crew…


Darius Miles Pleads Not Guilty to Capital Murder Charge

MONTGOMERY, Ala.—A former University of Alabama basketball player has pleaded not guilty to a capital murder charge filed against him after he was accused of providing the gun used in a fatal shooting near campus. Darius Miles, 21, of Washington, D.C., entered the plea on Monday, according to court documents. Miles, a former junior reserve…


2 Dead, 1 Hurt in Medical Copter Crash in Alabama: Report

A medical helicopter responding to a call to airlift a hiker with breathing problems crashed Sunday southeast of the Alabama city of Birmingham, leaving two of its crew dead and sending the third to a hospital, authorities said. The Eurocopter EC130 crashed near the community of Chelsea in Shelby County with the three crew aboard,…


Alabama School Districts File Lawsuits Against Social Media Platforms Over Youth Mental Health Crisis

Three Alabama school districts have filed lawsuits against the major social media platforms alleging them to have created a mental health crisis among children. “The harm created by social media companies has strained already limited school resources as educators attempt to combat the widespread problems caused by social media addiction,” said Joseph VanZandt, co-lead counsel…


1 Alabama Officer Dead, Another in Critical Condition After Shooting in Huntsville

One police officer is dead and another is suffering life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Huntsville, Alabama, on Tuesday, according to police. According to a statement released by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), officers responded to the shooting call at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday in the 4600 block of Governors House Drive. When they arrived at the…