Gov. Kay Ivey is mourning the loss of those who were killed Saturday night in a shooting at a birthday celebration in Dadeville.
Authorities continue to investigate the shooting where four people were killed and 32 others injured, but have not yet identified any suspects.
Ivey spoke about the incident Monday during a speech to the Montgomery Rotary Club.
“Priority number one right now is to support our law enforcement officials as they work to effectively bring anyone responsible to justice,” Ivey said. “Even in this time of healing, there’s an important mission that absolutely must be the focus.
“The city of Dadeville and our beloved Alabama will persevere.”
The names of those killed are Corbin Dahmontrey Holston, Marsiah Emmanuel “Siah” Collins, Philstavious Dowdell, and Shaunkivia Nicole “Keke” Smith.
State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) talked about the shooting on the floor of the House Tuesday, and also named the four killed in the tragedy. The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims as well.
Rep. Ed Oliver talking about the tragedy in Dadeville. He named all the victims. (not all mentioned in this video.) And the House had a moment of silence. pic.twitter.com/2mBkAQhKpi
— Erin Davis (@erindavisnews) April 18, 2023
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency continues to encourage those with any information on the shooting to call 1-800-392-8011 or email the crime tip line at [email protected].
View ALEA's 3rd update regarding the Tallapoosa County Death Investigation in Dadeville at: https://t.co/TNalkwr1T0 pic.twitter.com/0uBFPl3AHA
— Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (@ALEAprotects) April 17, 2023
Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on Twitter @Yaffee
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