2 killed when shots fired at Talladega apartment complex
Two people were killed when gunfire erupted at a large gathering early Sunday in Talladega.
Talladega Coroner Shaddix Murphy identified the victims as Montrelle Dontae Johnson, 22, and Djuante Nyjuwan Dickers, 23. Both men lived in Talladega.
A third person was wounded but survived.
The shooting happened about 3 a.m. at Talladega Downs apartments.
Authorities said a group of roughly 200 people were gathered at the complex when the shots rang out.
Johnson was taken to Citizens Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:06 a.m. Sunday.
Dickerson was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:42 a.m. Sunday.
The investigation is ongoing.