Alabama authorities say a high school graduation party fueled by alcohol spiraled out of control early Saturday, leaving one person dead.
Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks tells news outlets eight other people were hurt in a shooting at the old Escambia County Middle School, which now serves as the city's community center.
Authorities received a 911 call around 2 a.m. When police arrived, they found a man who was shot to death inside the building's cafeteria. His name has not been released.
Witnesses say the gunfire erupted after a fight between two women during a party that drew hundreds. Brooks said word spread about the party via social media.
Brooks says they have made no arrests at this time, but they are looking for two people.
shosure on May 18th, 2019 at 22:14 UTC »
Years ago a similar thing happened in my neighborhood. The details of the victim is blurry but it was a regular backyard summer barbecue where attendance ballooned because people were learning about it on social media and coming over. Eventually a fight happened, guns were pulled and someone got shot. If I ever threw a house party I would demand no one talk about it on social media. Shit gets way out of control.
yournamebutbetter on May 18th, 2019 at 20:03 UTC »
Whew. It has been a roller coaster for us Alabamians this week.
ClaymoresRevenge on May 18th, 2019 at 18:43 UTC »
That's so saddening I'm sorry for the families and the ones who've died. This is ridiculous