Double Fatal Shooting At Alabama Park Leaves Two Dead, Two Others Wounded; Police Investigating

HUEYTOWN, AL (BuzzReport) — A shooting at MLK Park in Hueytown on Friday evening, November 13, left two men dead and two others injured, including one victim who remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to the Hueytown Police Department.

Police said officers received a call reporting shots fired at approximately 6 p.m. When officers arrived at the park, they discovered three males in or near a vehicle. Two of the individuals had suffered fatal gunshot wounds and were pronounced deceased. The third male had sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he remains hospitalized.

As investigators began examining the scene, witnesses provided additional information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. According to police, four males had reportedly been inside the vehicle before the gunfire erupted.

The fourth male reportedly fled the scene following the shooting. Officers subsequently located him a short time later in the area near the park. He was suffering from a single gunshot wound to his arm and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He was later treated and released.

Investigators have determined that all shots were fired from inside the vehicle. Police also indicated that no other individuals or outside parties were involved in the shooting.

The circumstances leading up to the gunfire, including what may have triggered the deadly encounter, remain under investigation.

INVESTIGATION REMAINS ONGOING

Hueytown police say the investigation is continuing as detectives work to gather and evaluate all available evidence and information surrounding the incident.

Once the investigation is complete, authorities plan to present the findings to the district attorney’s office for consideration of possible criminal warrants.

At this time, police have not announced the identities of the deceased individuals or indicated whether any charges will be filed.

The shooting remains under active investigation as authorities work to establish the complete sequence of events that left two people dead and two others injured at MLK Park.

BuzzReport will continue monitoring this developing investigation and provide additional updates as more information becomes available.