Alabama mass shooting updates: 4 killed, 32 hurt in shooting at birthday party

The shooter is still at large.

Last Updated: April 17, 2023, 7:36 PM EDT

Four people were killed and 32 others injured when a mass shooting broke out at a crowded sweet 16 birthday party in rural Dadeville, Alabama, on Saturday night, authorities said.

The shooter is still at large.

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Here's how the news is developing. All times Eastern.
Apr 17, 2023, 7:36 PM EDT

32 injured, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has updated the number of people injured during the shooting Saturday night to 32.

Police are still investigating the incident and are trying to "solidify a motive and potential suspects," the ALEA said.

-ABC News' Matt Foster

Apr 17, 2023, 2:19 PM EDT

VP Harris: 'Enough is enough'

Vice President Kamala Harris tweeted Monday that "enough is enough" in the wake of "another senseless mass shooting," and called on state and federal legislators to "step up and act."

"Parents shouldn't have to pray their babies come home same from school or a birthday party," Harris tweeted. "The majority of Americans, including gun owners, support commonsense gun safety laws. We need leaders in state houses and Congress with the courage to step up and act."

Apr 17, 2023, 11:23 AM EDT

Slain victims were ages 17 to 23

Tallapoosa County Coroner Mike Knox has identified the four people declared dead from Saturday night's shooting: 23-year-old Corbin Dahmontrey Holston, 19-year-old Marsiah Emmanuel Collins, 18-year-old Philstavious Dowdell and 17-year-old Shaunkivia Nicole Smith.

Dowdell and Smith were both seniors at Dadeville High School.

Mourners attend a vigil at the First Baptist Church of Dadeville following last night's shooting at the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio on April 16, 2023 in Dadeville, Ala.
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-ABC News' Will McDuffie

Apr 17, 2023, 9:32 AM EDT

Police have 'solid leads' but need help from public

The Dadeville Police Department has "solid leads" as they search for the suspected shooter, but authorities still need help from the public, Dadeville Police Chief Jonathan Floyd told ABC News on Monday.

Floyd asked anyone with photos or videos from Saturday night's sweet 16 party to come forward.

A bloody handprint can be seen as firefighters wash down the scene of a shooting the day before at the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio on April 16, 2023 in Dadeville, Ala.
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Due to the department's manpower and resources, Floyd said the Alabama State Bureau of Investigations is taking the lead with the investigation.

-ABC News' Elwyn Lopez