Star football player among those killed in Dadeville mass shooting. alnews alcrime dadeville wakanews
Philstavious “Phil” Dowdell was celebrating at his sister’s 16th birthday party at Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio on Broadnax Street when he was shot to death. His mother was injured.Investigators have not said if a suspect was in custody, or if they knew more about any motivation. Rev. Ben Hayes of First Baptist Church in Dadeville, who is also the chaplain for the police department, told ABC News that he’d been at a hospital overnight with the families of those killed and injured.
He said family members told him gunfire erupted when tempers flared during an argument. Hayes said there were more than 50 people at the party when the shooting occurred“He was a strong competitor on the field,” Hayes said. “You didn’t want to try to tackle him or get tackled by him. But when he came off the field, he was one of the nicest young men that you could ever meet, very respectful and well-respected by his peers.
Jacksonville State football coach Rich Rodriguez said in a statement Sunday: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Philstavious Dowdell and the other victims of the senseless tragedy last night. He was a great young man with a bright future. My staff and I are heartbroken and hope that everyone will support his family through this difficult time.”Counseling will be available for students at Tallapoosa County schools Monday, the school superintendent, Raymond C. Porter, said.
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