Crime
1 killed, another injured after shooting outside Alabama Bar & Lounge in Mobile, suspect and victim identified
The individual, identified as 20-year-old Mathew Sanders, was taken into custody and transported to the Mobile County Metro Jail.
Mobile, AL — The Mobile Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 1, 2025.
At approximately 1:54 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of the Alabama Bar & Lounge, located at 10071 Airport Boulevard.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Shortly thereafter, a second victim, identified as 22-year-old Hunter Lins, arrived at a nearby hospital via personal vehicle, also sustaining a gunshot injury.
Later that morning, Lins succumbed to their injuries, prompting authorities to reclassify the investigation as a homicide.
During the course of the investigation, officers identified and located a suspect at the scene.
The individual, identified as 20-year-old Mathew Sanders, was taken into custody and transported to the Mobile County Metro Jail.
Sanders was initially charged with two counts of assault. However, following the confirmation of the victim’s death, one of the charges has been upgraded to murder.
The Mobile Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist in the case to come forward.
- Contact the Mobile Police Department: 251-208-7211
- Submit an Anonymous Tip: Text 844-251-0644 or visit mobilepd.org/crimetip
Further details will be released as the investigation develops.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.