🌱 MPD Investigate Fatal Shooting + MCPS Lawsuit Against Social Media

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A morning thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 50.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 73 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. Montgomery police are investigating the death of a young man that occurred on Mar. 30. Investigators discovered that the shooting took place in the 400 block of Buford Street, and the gunshot victim was then driven to a local hospital in a personal vehicle. The victim died a short time after arriving at the hospital. (AL.com)
2. Montgomery Public Schools and two other Alabama school systems have filed a
   a lawsuit against Meta (the owner of Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat for allegedly causing the youth mental health crisis. The lawsuits were filed in the California state court Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding (JCCP). Beasley Allen attorney and JCCP co-lead counsel Joseph VanZandt released a statement that said, "The harm created by social media companies has strained already limited school resources as educators attempt to combat the widespread problems caused by social media addiction. These lawsuits make it clear to social media companies that they will face consequences for their conduct not only from the adolescents they harmed but also from the people and institutions supporting our youth." (Alabama News)
3. Trenholm State Community College is hosting the third annual cruise-in today, Apr. 1, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 3920 Troy Highway in Montgomery. The event will celebrate all makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles alongside family-friendly entertainment and food. (WSFA)

Today and tomorrow in Montgomery:

Saturday, April 1

• Dino Dig Education Program At Montgomery Zoo (10:00 AM)

Sunday, April 2

• Blues Sunday At The Cafe At Wishbone Cafe (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A three-month-old mix puppy named Kimmy is looking for her forever home! See Kimmy and more adorable adoptable in Montgomery pets at the link. (Montgomery Humane)
• The City of Montgomery’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza starts Apr. 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Blount Cultural Park. The free, family-friendly event will include an Easter egg hunt, children's activities, photos with the Easter Bunny, food vendors, and more. (City of Montgomery, Alabama Government via Facebook)
• Montgomery's Cramton Bowl Stadium is getting a makeover! Sports Turf Company will
  replace the existing artificial turf system with Astro Turf’s 3D Decade System. (City of Montgomery via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll be in your inbox soon with your next 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!