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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.

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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.

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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.

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  • 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.



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2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

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The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD. Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.

Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.

However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.

Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.

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Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.

Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.

News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.

The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.

Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.

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Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.


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