Authorities in Alabama have released the names of the victims who died when gunfire erupted at a Sweet 16 birthday party over the weekend.
Tallapoosa County Coroner Mike Knox on Monday officially identified the four people killed in the Saturday-night shooting at Mahogany’s Masterpiece dance studio, a converted bank building.
The gunfire also left 28 others wounded with injuries ranging from minor to critical.
Friends and family had previously identified two of the victims as 18-year-old Philstavious Dowdell and 17-year-old Shaunkivia Nicole “Keke” Smith, both seniors at Dadeville High School. The party was for Dowdell’s sister.
Knox identified the two remaining victims as 19-year-old Marsiah Emmanuel “Siah” Collins and 23-year-old Corbin Dahmontrey Holston.
Collins was a defensive end on Opelika High Schools 2021 football team and was pursuing a music career.
Holston graduated from Dadeville High School in 2018, according to social media posts.
The shooting occurred at approximately 10:34 p.m. at the event venue near the 200 Block of Broadnax Street in Dadeville.
As of Monday morning, few details about what led to the deadly gunfire had been released.
ALEA has not released any information about suspects, motives, or whether anyone is in custody. ALEA has asked for anyone with information to call 800-392-8011 or email sbi.investigations@alea.gov.
Those with information may also contact the 5th Circuit District Attorney’s Office concerning the incident or to provide information to the individuals or families concerning victim services at www.5thcircuitda.org/dadeville.
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