Tragic May Day shooting in Alabama leaves three dead, 15 injured

Tragic May Day shooting in Alabama leaves three dead, 15 injured

A May Day celebration turned tragic in Stockton, Alabama. Gunfire erupted among attendees. As a result, there were three fatalities and fifteen injuries. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident occurred amid a crowd of about 1,000 people. An altercation between individuals escalated when shots were fired into the crowd, mostly comprising younger attendees.

The victims identified include 24-year-old Christian Bradley and 37-year-old Chiquita Ewing, a mother of four. The chaotic scene unfolded rapidly, with attendees scrambling for safety amidst the gunfire. Ewing’s cousin, Martha Tims, recounted the horror of discovering her cousin among the victims, emphasizing the profound loss felt by the community and her personal grief at the senseless violence.

Authorities believe they have identified one suspect, with ongoing investigations into the possibility of additional shooters involved in the incident. The local community and law enforcement are urging anyone with information to come forward to aid the investigation and bring justice to the victims and their families.

This shooting highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence at public events, prompting calls for increased security measures and community vigilance to prevent such tragedies in the future.

Source: WDBJ7

Tragic May Day shooting in Alabama leaves three dead, 15 injured