Officials in Montgomery, Alabama have confirmed a mass shooting that left at least 14 people injured and two dead after gunfire erupted during a late-night gathering. The terrifying incident took place shortly after midnight, sending residents running for cover as police and emergency responders rushed to the scene.

According to preliminary reports, the shooting occurred near a residential block where dozens had gathered for what witnesses described as a "street party." Chaos unfolded as multiple shots rang out. Officers arriving on the scene discovered several victims suffering from gunshot wounds, with some in critical condition.

Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert confirmed that at least two of the victims have died, while others are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. “This was an absolutely tragic and senseless act of violence,” Albert said. “We are following multiple leads and ask the community for any information.”

Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or the suspects, and no arrests have been announced as of this morning. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses in an effort to determine what led to the deadly exchange of gunfire.

Residents in the area reported hearing more than a dozen shots. “It sounded like fireworks at first,” one neighbor told local media, “but then people started screaming, and we knew it was something much worse.”

The Alabama Bureau of Investigation is assisting local authorities, and officials have asked anyone with information to come forward. This marks one of several mass shootings across the U.S. over the weekend, reigniting calls for both community action and policy reform.

More updates to follow as details emerge.