Overview

• The shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. on June 1 at Mobile’s Saenger Theatre during a Danze101 children’s dance recital.
• Carl Williams III, a 27-year-old father attending his daughter’s recital, was killed and another attendee suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
• Marcus Deangelo Sanders, who knew one of the victims, surrendered to police and was charged June 2 with murder and first-degree assault.
• Although signs banning firearms were posted at the venue, metal detectors were not activated, triggering a review of the theatre’s security protocols.
• Danze101 conveyed condolences to affected families while law enforcement continues to investigate the altercation and evaluate safety measures at the Saenger Theatre.