Crime
1 killed, multiple wounded after shooting in downtown Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. — One man has died and multiple others were injured following a late-night shooting in downtown Mobile, authorities confirmed.
According to the Mobile Police Department, the gunfire erupted shortly after 11:00 p.m. Sunday in the area of Dauphin Street and Joachim Street.
Mobile Police Chief William Jackson stated that officers responded immediately after reports of shots fired and discovered multiple individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
“At approximately 11 o’clock p.m. Sunday night, shots were fired in the area of Joachim and Dauphin Street,” Jackson said. “At this time, we know there are multiple gunshot victims. We do not yet have names, and we do not know what the altercation was in reference to. We do have one individual who is deceased at a separate scene, and one who remains in critical condition. That’s the extent of the confirmed information at this point.”
Police are actively investigating two separate but related crime scenes — one at the intersection of Dauphin and Joachim streets and another in a parking lot located approximately one block away.
Authorities indicated that determining the precise number of victims has been challenging, as some individuals transported themselves to local hospitals following the shooting.
The incident occurred just hours after more than 100,000 people gathered in downtown Mobile for Mardi Gras festivities.
Chief Jackson emphasized that investigators do not believe the shooting was directly related to the celebrations.
“This had nothing to do with Mardi Gras,” Jackson said. “It may have been spillover from the Mardi Gras crowd, but at the time of the shooting, we had between 45 and 55 officers deployed in the downtown area — on foot and on horseback. We had teams positioned very close to where the shooting occurred. The area was heavily saturated with law enforcement.”
Authorities confirmed that one person of interest has been detained in connection with the investigation. However, Chief Jackson clarified that the individual has not been formally identified as a suspect.
“We are conducting interviews, and we have one person detained as a person of interest,” Jackson said. “At this time, we cannot say that he is a suspect. Detectives are actively working both scenes.”
Investigators have not yet determined how many shots were fired or whether multiple shooters were involved.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence, review surveillance footage, and interview witnesses.
Additional details, including the total number of victims and updates on their medical conditions, are expected as the investigation progresses.
NORRIDGE, Ill. — A man and woman, both 41 years old, were found dead inside a residence in Norridge on Monday evening, November 2, 2026, in what investigators are treating as an apparent murder-suicide.
The victims were identified as Ashley E. Rivera, 41, of Norridge, and Dean Rivera, 41.
According to preliminary information, Norridge police officers responded to a well-being check at approximately 6:43 p.m. Monday in the 4100 block of Ozanam Avenue.
When officers arrived and entered the residence, they discovered two people deceased inside.
Investigators said preliminary evidence indicates that Dean Rivera allegedly killed Ashley E. Rivera before taking his own life. Authorities have not publicly released the specific circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Police have also not disclosed the cause of death, confirmed the relationship between the two individuals, or provided information about what may have led to the incident.
Authorities believe the incident was isolated and have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the surrounding community.
The deaths have left family members, friends, and others in the Norridge community mourning the loss of two people. As the investigation continues, many questions surrounding the circumstances of the tragedy remain unanswered.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families, friends, and loved ones of Ashley and Dean Rivera during this difficult time.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.