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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Community activists demand more accountability after deadly Saenger Theatre shooting
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Community activists in Mobile are demanding more accountability and change after a man was killed in a shooting inside the Saenger Theatre. 7-year-old paddleboarder found safe after being reported missing in Okaloosa County A fun Sunday evening turned into tragedy after gunshots rang out during a children's dance recital. Mobile Police Department Sgt. John Young also runs a nonprofit organization, Men United Against Violence. The group's objective is to stop young men from continuing the cycle of gun violence. 'This brute beast went to this dance recital knowing children were there,' Young explained. 'He intentionally carried a gun, and he intentionally shot someone in front of those children. That is the issue we're dealing with. This subculture of gun violence involving young Black men in Mobile is the issue.' Young said he is tired of seeing Black men take the lives of other Black men, and staying silent is not an option. 'What is the value in not saying it?' Young questioned. 'What is the political correctness in not saying 'Black man, stop killing Black man.' And if I, as a Black man, can't say it, who can?' Stewart Memorial CME Church Pastor Marvin Lue said it's important to keep praying when navigating another act of gun violence in the community. 'When we pray, pray for peace, pray for calm, pray for common sense to step in in these conflict resolution situations,' he elaborated. Members of his congregation were inside the theater that night and left traumatized. 'They were literally in the crossfire of this senseless act, that it could have been worse than it was, that there is a fear of going outside,' he further explained. Both Young and Lue agreed that prayer can be part of the solution, but the first step is to hold people accountable. 'We have to have some sense of accountability,' Lue said. 'But it begins with us. It begins with us. I can't be the one throwing rocks and hide my hand.' 'Grow up. Life has been hard for many people for many years,' Young concluded. Honduran man accused of crashing into barricade at Naval Air Station Pensacola In addition to accountability, Young and Pastor Lue said community leadership and strong family support are key to stopping this cycle. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Honduran man accused of crashing into barricade at Naval Air Station Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Honduran man has been arrested after he allegedly crashed into a barricade outside of Naval Air Station Pensacola. UPDATE: Victim in deadly Saenger Theatre shooting identified According to a news release from the Northern District of Florida United States Attorney's Office, Orly Moises Garcia Hernandez, 34, has been charged in federal court with illegally entering a military, naval, or Coast Guard property and resisting or impeding arrest by a federal officer. According to court documents, Garcia Hernandez crashed into a barricade outside a NAS Pensacola checkpoint gate May 25 before running from military officials in an attempt to escape. The U.S. Attorney's Office's release said Garcia Herenandez was caught at gunpoint after being chased on foot. He now faces up to 18 months in prison and being deported from the United States. Homeland Security Investigations and the United States Navy conducted a joint investigation. Mobile police identify man killed by officers Saturday Assistant U.S. Attorney David L. Goldberg is prosecuting the case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
3 days ago
- 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
3 days ago
- 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
4 days ago
- Climate
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2025 hurricane season begins — why you should prepare for expected ‘above average' season
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The forecast is still quiet for now, but hurricane season is just getting started. Sunday marks the first day of the 2025 hurricane season, and from now through the end of November, everyone will be keeping a close eye on the tropics. MPD: Two people shot at Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile 'A hurricane can change everything,' Phillip Wilson, with Paris Ace Hardware in Foley, said. 'After Sally, you know, my house was without power for two weeks.' At his store, the shelves are already stocked with all the essentials. 'It means we're having to be prepared to anticipate things that you might not normally think of throughout the rest of the year. It means having batteries. It means having other supplies on hand,' Wilson said. This year, experts are calling for an . That has people double-checking their hurricane kits to ensure they have everything they need in case of an emergency. UPDATE: 75-year-old man shot, killed by Mobile police after pointing gun at officers 'We'll stock up on water and maybe some batteries and whatnot,' Al Mullins, a Baldwin County resident, said. 'We'll get the hurricane lanterns and all that stuff, and we have a generator.' Once a storm is in the Gulf, stores can sell out of certain items fast. That's why it's important to stock up now. 'What people don't anticipate is how scarce supplies come. We can sell out of chainsaws in a day, and we may not be able to get any in,' Wilson said. 'We try to anticipate, we try to stock extra amounts, but you don't know if you'll even be able to drive down the street.' 'The closer the storms get, the less the big box stores are going to have supplies,' Mullins added. 'The plywood is going to disappear, the water is going to disappear. 'You don't want to wait till the last minute because you never know when you have to run.' UPDATE: Mobile Police says crashed cruiser was responding to gunshots call When it comes to hurricanes, being ready early can make all the difference. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
