Few answers offered nearly 3 days after Dadeville’s mass casualty birthday party shooting

It’s been nearly 72 hours since gunfire erupted at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville, killing four people and wounding 32 others.

In what is the largest mass casualty shooting in recent memory in the state, information about what led to the deadly gunfire and who may be responsible for it is scarce.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is leading the probe.

The agency has made only three statements in three days, mostly asking for help from the public.

Aside from written press releases and two short briefings where questions were not allowed, ALEA officials have not responded to media inquiries.

In its latest written update, State Trooper Sgt. Jeremy Burkett on Monday afternoon said, “Special agents did not recover any high-powered rifle ammunition at the scene; however, they did recover numerous shell casings used in handguns. Investigators are still processing all of the evidence, in conjunction with completing interviews, in an effort to solidify a motive, and potential suspects.”

In his last press conference, on Sunday afternoon, Burkett said the investigation “is a very fluid situation,” Burkett said. “We are still trying to confirm everyone who was at the scene.”

In a subsequent written statement, ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said his agency, “along with the assistance of both local and federal partners, are working diligently to conduct a thorough and methodical investigation, to bring justice to bear to the victims and their loved ones.”

As of Tuesday afternoon, ALEA has not responded to multiple requests from AL.com for any additional information about the scope of the investigation. Efforts to reach local officials today have been unsuccessful.