Mobile shooting leaves one dead, another with life-threatening injuries

Mobile shooting leaves one dead, another with life-threatening injuries

A 20-year-old man was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle in a Mobile apartment complex parking lot early Sunday morning, according to police.

A press release from the Mobile Police Department states that at approximately 1:00 a.m. officers responded to an incident involving gunshots at 3920 Berwyn Drive South, Maison Deville Apartments. Upon arriving, officers discovered a male and a female who had suffered gunshot wounds.

Based on the preliminary investigation, the victims were sitting in a vehicle in the apartment complex’s parking lot when unknown subjects approached the vehicle and discharged multiple shots, striking both victims, according to the police statement.

Both victims were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 20-year-old male succumbed to his injuries, while the 18-year-old female remains in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, according to the statement.

Police have not yet identified the names of the victims. The incident is an active homicide investigation.

Police ask those who may know anything about the incident to contact the Mobile Police Department at 251-208-7211. Alternatively, you can submit an anonymous tip by texting 844-251-0644 or by visiting mobilepd.org/crimetip.

Efforts by AL.com to reach the Mobile Police Department and Maison Deville Apartments for additional comment were unsuccessful.