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USA Today
02-06-2025
- USA Today
Children were performing at a dance recital. Then 2 people were shot.
Children were performing at a dance recital. Then 2 people were shot. Two people were shot inside a historic Alabama theater during a children's dance recital, and one person has turned himself in, according to local police. A suspect, 27-year-old Marcus Deangelo Sanders, has been charged with murder and first-degree assault, the Mobile County District Attorney's Office confirmed to USA TODAY on June 2. The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. on June 1 inside the Saenger Theatre in Mobile, a spokesperson for the Mobile Police Department confirmed to USA TODAY. According to police, someone called about three people who had been shot, but it turned out that two were injured. One person, 27-year-old Carl Williams III, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim was rushed to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Sanders had allegedly argued with a male he knew inside the building, then shot the person, hitting a second person as well, police said. Sanders fled on foot, then turned himself in to authorities shortly after, police said. He was booked into Metro Jail the night of June 1. 'Saddened and heartbroken': Attack rocks Boulder days after Israeli staffers slain Questions surround security protocols at the event The Saenger Theatre did not immediately respond to requests for comment on June 2. Mobile Police Chief William Jackson told local media that he isn't sure what the theater's protocols are or how the shooter was able to take a gun inside the venue. 'I can tell you that they weren't in place tonight as far as I can see,' he said. 'I don't know what their normal protocols are but you would think for a child's dance recital, that typically wouldn't be something that's necessary. We'll know more in the days to come.' The chief added that "to bring this to a child's dance recital is despicable.' 'We will navigate this tragedy and emerge stronger as a Dance family and community' The dance studio that was holding the recital has released a statement online from the owner addressing the tragedy. It reads in part: "It is with a heavy heart that I write to you today, following the tragic event that unfolded at our Recital. Our community has been profoundly affected, and I want to extend my deepest condolences to everyone involved." And that, "Together, we will navigate this tragedy and emerge stronger as a Dance family and community." The statement also goes on to say that there will be support services, counseling, and resources available in the coming days for dance students. This story has been updated to add new information. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
USA Today
02-06-2025
- USA Today
Children were performing at a dance recital in Alabama. That's when a shooting happened.
Children were performing at a dance recital in Alabama. That's when a shooting happened. Two people were shot inside a historic Alabama theater during a children's dance recital, and one person has turned themselves in, according to local police. A suspect, 27-year-old Marcus Deangelo Sanders, has been charged with murder and first-degree assault, the Mobile County District Attorney's Office confirmed to USA TODAY on June 2. The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. on June 1 inside the Saenger Theatre in Mobile, a spokesperson for the Mobile Police Department confirmed to USA TODAY. According to police, someone called about three people who had been shot, but it turned out that two were injured, police said. According to police, Sanders, the shooter, knew one of the victims. The police department declined to say how old the victims are or their status as of June 2. Police said an update should be sent out soon. 'Saddened and heartbroken': Attack rocks Boulder days after Israeli staffers slain Questions surround security protocols at the event The Saenger Theatre did not immediately respond to requests for comment on June 2. Mobile Police Chief William Jackson told local media that he isn't sure what the theater's protocols are or how the shooter was able to take a gun inside the venue. 'I can tell you that they weren't in place tonight as far as I can see,' he said. 'I don't know what their normal protocols are but you would think for a child's dance recital, that typically wouldn't be something that's necessary. We'll know more in the days to come.' Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mobile County District Attorney's Office holds annual crime victims vigil
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The atrium of Government Plaza was lined with photos of murder victims as part of the Mobile County District Attorney's Office's observance of National Crime Victims Week. 'I was a broken vessel,' Windeer McCall, who lost her son Antonio in 2020, said. 'I was in a dark spot, but to God be the glory.' AHSAA to launch task force to investigate high school transfers For her and many other families, this was their first time attending the annual vigil. 'Don't let anybody rush your grieving process, you know, grieve, cry, heal,' McCall concluded. 'The support is what keeps me going, the support of family, friends,' Nykiela Autry said. 'This event is worth keeping me going for.' Tarchena Pettway's daughter, Jasmine, was shot and killed in 2021. She said events like these are important because they're a reminder that she's not alone in this journey. 'To help someone to heal, you really don't heal, but you can cope,' Pettway said. 'Speak up, speak up and say something. It will help.' And for the families of Valentino Arso and Decisco Tillman, they still are waiting for justice to be served. 'The gun violence need to stop because it's too much going on and people are losing their kids!' Felicia Arso said. 'It's not the older ones. It's the younger ones, and it really needs to stop. It's troubling to everybody, and we just want to find closure to the parents that lost loved ones. They're not going to be at peace until they really find closure.' Mobile County Commission considering new $60 million water park, indoor sports facility (PDF) 'And so it's hard on the family, but we gon' get through it,' Catherine Tillman said. 'God's been fair to us, so everything gon' work out okay. I just want justice.' 'We hope, you know, that one day we won't have to have these victims' vigils because we don't have any more victims,' Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood said. 'But the reality is this is necessary, and it's a good support for the people in those situations.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
