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.
Birmingham, Ala. – A Birmingham man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend on the city’s southwest side, authorities confirmed.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 31-year-old Langston Jacob Thomas.
The crash occurred at approximately 12:43 a.m. on Sunday in the 2800 block of Wilson Road S.W.
Details regarding the circumstances of the wreck have not yet been released.
Emergency medical personnel transported Thomas to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 1:19 a.m.
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the crash.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.