Crime
2 men killed in shooting during repast at Brighton Community Center in Jefferson County
Officials also noted that a repast was taking place at the Brighton Community Center at the time of the incident.
BRIGHTON, Ala. — Two men were fatally shot Friday afternoon near the Brighton Community Center, prompting an active investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched to the scene at 3810 7th Avenue in Brighton shortly after 2:00 p.m. following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics from the Brighton Fire Department responded and pronounced both victims deceased at the scene.
One of the victims has been identified as D’Angelo La’Marcus Samuel. The identity of the second victim has not yet been released.
Crime scene tape was seen surrounding the area near Letson Street and Edwards Street, with a significant law enforcement presence, including vehicles from the Bessemer Police Department.
Investigators confirmed that the two men are not believed to have shot one another.
Officials also noted that a repast was taking place at the Brighton Community Center at the time of the incident.
However, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has not confirmed whether the shooting was directly related to the gathering.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Investigators are actively pursuing leads, and additional details will be released as they become available.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.