The trial for six suspects in the April 15, 2023, Dadeville Sweet 16 party shooting are scheduled for trial on Tuesday.
Willie Brown, Sherman Peters III, Travis McCullough, Tyreese McCullough, Wilson Hill and Johnny Brown are charged with four counts of reckless murder, 24 counts of first-degree assault and one count of second-degree assault.
According to court documents, plea discussions were ongoing, but as of Monday, the parties had not reached an agreement.
Shaunkivia Nicole Smith, 17, of Dadeville; Marsiah Emmanuel Collins, 19, of Opelika; Corbin Dahmontrey Holston, 23, of Dadeville; and Philstavious Dowdell, 18, of Camp Hill, were shot and killed during a birthday party for Dowdell’s sister.
Investigators believe a group of kids were asked to leave after someone discovered they had firearms. After they refused to leave, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said shots were fired, killing the four partygoers and injuring at least two dozen others.
Circuit Judge Steve Perryman will oversee the trial in Tallapoosa County. Jury selection will begin at 9 a.m.
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