The small town of Dadeville, Alabama (pop. 3,000) had gunshots fired last night at 10:34 PM, killing four people and leaving several others injured.

The gathering was a Sweet-16 Birthday celebration at Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio. At least 20 people are currently injured- all teenagers.

Statement from Alabama Law Enforcement:

At approximately 11:45 p.m. Saturday, April 15, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) launched a death investigation at the request of the Dadeville Police Chief. The investigation is a result of a shooting that occurred at approximately 10:34 p.m. near the 200 Block of Broadnax Street in Dadeville, located in Tallapoosa County.

Currently, there have been four confirmed fatalities and multiple injuries. The following agencies responded to the scene and are currently assisting with the investigation: The Dadeville Police Department, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and the 5 Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Nothing further is available as the investigation is ongoing.

This story is developing.