A tragic incident unfolded at a party in south Alabama, resulting in the loss of three lives and injuries to at least 12 individuals on Saturday night.
According to Andre Reid from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, chaos erupted at a May Day celebration near Stockton, attended by around 1,000 people, leading to a violent altercation and gunfire. Reid mentioned that most of the victims were young attendees.
As of now, there is no information available regarding any arrests made in connection with the shooting. The authorities are yet to provide an update on the situation.
Stockton, a small community with a population of approximately 400 residents, is situated about 30 miles northeast of Mobile, Alabama.
Reid clarified that no law enforcement officers were involved in the shooting incident, which adds to the alarming statistics of over 150 mass shootings reported in the US this year, as documented by the Gun Violence Archive.
The persistent issue of mass shootings in the country has reignited the debate on gun control, with calls for significant legislative action, although progress in Congress has been limited.
The tragic events in Alabama were part of a series of violent incidents over the weekend, coinciding with Mother’s Day on Sunday.
In Atlanta, three police officers were injured in a shooting that resulted in the death of a suspect on Saturday evening.
Meanwhile, in Euclid, Ohio, a police officer lost his life in an ambush while responding to a disturbance call, with authorities launching a search for the perpetrator.
The Associated Press has contributed to this report.
2024-05-12 15:19:20
Original from www.theguardian.com