🌱 Four Killed, 28 Injured In Alabama Mass Shooting + Local Events

Hello, friends! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Montgomery Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 50.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 86 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. Investigators have released the names of the four teens and young adults who were killed at a mass shooting during a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville, about 57 miles from Montgomery. On Saturday night, Apr. 15, a gunman opened fire on a teenager's party, killing 18-year-old Phil Dowdell, 23-year-old Corbin Holston, 19-year-old Marsiah Collins, and 17-year-old KeKe Smith and injuring 28 others, mostly teenagers. The investigation is ongoing. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Looking for something fun to do in Montgomery this week? Check out Montgomery Ballet's “The Masks We Wear Online” on Apr. 19 at Chapel at the Waters. Or, check out Tracy Lawrence live at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre (MPAC) on Apr. 20 at 7:00 p.m. More events can be found at the link. (Montgomery Advertiser)
3. Bring your lawn chair to the river this weekend for Jazz on the Riverfront! On Sunday, Apr. 23, the free event will include music, vendors, food trucks, and more from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This weekend's event will feature musician Trey Daniels. (City of Montgomery)

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Today and tomorrow in Montgomery:

Tuesday, April 18

• Council Session - County of Montgomery At Council Office Building or via Zoom (9:00 AM)
• Suzanne Scholz: Beer Fest for the AL Legislature At Archives Building (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, April 19

• Tour Riverwalk Stadium - Home of the Montgomery Biscuits At Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Montgomery Police Department announced that it stands with the Dadeville community as they navigate through the horrific and senseless tragedy. The department said it is praying for each family and the entire Dadeville community affected by this senseless act of violence. (Montgomery Police Department via Twitter)
• A local Girls Scouts group made a bench for the Montgomery Humane Society's walking trails! The Humane Society said volunteers and dogs will definitely benefit from it. (Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets via Facebook)
• The City of Montgomery was selected for the Thriving Communities program by the U.S. Department of Transportation! The funding will help transform the public transportation system and gain access to historic funding opportunities. (City of Montgomery, Alabama Government via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!