5 Plead Guilty in Dadeville Mass Shooting

0:00It's March 27. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Birmingham News today. Local news powered by AI. Five suspects linked to the deadly mass shooting in Dadeville, Alabama have pleaded guilty to reckless murder and assault charges. They include Willie Brown Jr., Wilson the Mar Hill Jr., Travis McCullough, Tyrese McCullough, and Sherman Peters. The gunfire erupted in 2023 at a local dance studio hosting a birthday party. Four people died in the chaos, and 32 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to severe. Communities like Dadeville reeled from the violence, as families mourned young lives cut short and hospitals treated survivors amid widespread fear and grief. In court, the five men to plea deals resulting in split sentences. Each will serve five years in prison for the reckless murder counts, two years for first degree assault, and one year for third degree assault, all. Link concurrently with credit for time already served. One more suspect tie to the shooting holds youthful offender status and stays unnamed publicly,

1:04marking progress toward accountability in this. Heartbreaking event.