Three people have been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting at a “Sweet 16” birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama last week (Reuters). The suspects include 17-year-old Ty Reik McCullough and his 16-year-old brother, Travis McCullough, as well as 20-year-old Wilson LaMar Hill Jr. (BuzzFeed News)
The shooting took place at a local dance studio, leaving four people dead and 32 others injured (NBC News). The victims were identified as Philstavious Dowdell, 18; Shaunkivia Nicole “Keke” Smith, 17; Marsiah Emmanuel “Siah” Collins, 19; and Corbin Dahmontrey Holston, 23 (AL.com).
Evidence suggests that Ty Reik McCullough and his brother opened fire at the party, allegedly targeting a specific person (ABC News). The motive for the shooting is still being investigated by authorities (The Independent).
The McCullough brothers were arrested and charged with reckless murder as adults, while Hill was charged with murder (CBS News). A third person was recently arrested and charged with murder in connection to the shooting, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (WVTM 13 Birmingham).
The tragedy has left the small town of Dadeville, Alabama seeking answers and mourning the loss of the four victims (Deseret News). With the suspects in custody, the community can begin to heal and seek justice for those affected by the shooting.
