Overview
- Police identified the deceased as 17-year-old Jeremiah Morris and 43-year-old Shalanda Williams after gunfire erupted around 11:30 p.m. near Bibb and Commerce streets.
- Investigators say one victim was targeted before multiple people in the crowd drew weapons and exchanged fire in the tourist district.
- Authorities recovered multiple semi-automatic firearms and shell casings, including high-capacity magazines, and are analyzing surveillance and social media footage.
- Seven of the wounded are under 20, with the youngest 16, and several victims remain in critical condition.
- No arrests have been announced as MPD, the FBI, ATF and U.S. Marshals pursue leads, and officials have posted a combined $55,000 reward and urged the public to share videos and tips.