Dadeville mass shooting: Mystery surrounds suspects after 4 killed at birthday party

Dadeville mass shooting: Mystery surrounds suspects after 4 killed at birthday party

Authorities have been tightlipped about Saturday night’s shooting in Dadeville, where at least four people were killed and as many as 20 were injured.

In fact, as of 3 p.m., authorities with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency have only given the number of fatalities.

There was no mention at a 10 a.m. press conference in Dadeville about arrests or suspects in the case.

Senior Trooper Jeremy Burkett said anyone with tips is asked to call 1-800-392-8011 or email the crime tipline at [email protected]. Officials did not take questions during the press conference.

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An AL.com reporter, who asked at the Dadeville jail if anyone had been arrested in connection with the shooting, was told no.

The shooting occurred at approximately 10:34 p.m. near the 200 Block of Broadnax Street in Dadeville.at Mahogany’s Masterpiece dance studio, a converted bank building.

Authorities confirmed the shooting began at a 16th birthday party.

Investigators were still at the scene more than 12 hours after the shooting.

Community leaders and athletic officials have said one of the fatalities was Philstavious “Phil” Dowdell, a Dadeville football player who had recently committed to Jacksonville State University to play wide receiver. The birthday party was for Dowdell’s sister, Alexis.

Dadeville experienced a shooting in August 2016 where five people were injured at the American Legion Hall on East Columbus Street. A Goodwater man was arrested a few weeks later, according to WSFA.