Alabama birthday party turns deadly, four dead 28 injured

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According to a report by WSFA, a 16th birthday party in Alabama turned into a tragedy after gunfire broke out among a group of mostly teenagers, resulting in the death of four people and injuries to 28 others.

The incident occurred on Saturday around 10:30 p.m. near the 200 block of Broadnax Street in Dadeville, with police responding to the scene at Mahogany Masterpiece, a local dance studio.

During a press conference held on Sunday, Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed the loss of four lives and several injuries.

Chief Jonathan L. Floyd of Dadeville also spoke at the press conference but had to pause to regain his composure before addressing the incident.