Man charged with attempted murder in Gulf Shores shooting

Man charged with attempted murder in Gulf Shores shooting

A 21-year-old Fairhope man is charged with attempted murder in a shooting late Monday night near a popular Gulf Shores night spot.

According to Gulf Shores police, officers were dispatched to a reported fight in the 100 block of Gulf Shores Parkway shortly before 9 p.m. Monday. Police were told there was a person with a gun and shots had been fired.

Officers arriving at the scene found one victim, a male juvenile, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released early Tuesday morning.

The suspect, identified by police as Rafiq Sh’mare Joel Bradley, was found near the scene and taken into custody. In addition to attempted murder, Bradley is charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling, disorderly conduct and reckless endangerment.

In a video widely circulated on social media, a shirtless man is seen firing several shots at someone, who is running away from the scene. The video then shows the shooter run in the opposite direction.

Two other adults and a juvenile have also been charged with disorderly conduct in the incident. Their names haven’t been released.

Police said the shooting stemmed from a fight between several people, all believed to be Baldwin County residents, on a sidewalk between The Hangout and Trading Co. Beach Outfitters.

Gulf Shores detectives continue to investigate the incident and additional arrests are possible. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gulf Shores Police Department at 251-968-2431.