Dec 9th, 2024
On Friday, December 6, 2024, at approximately 10:47 p.m., officers responded to the area of Bellingrath Road and Laurendine Road in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim deceased and multiple victims injured after they were struck by gunfire.
Four injured victims were transported to area hospitals by personal vehicle, while 2 additional injured victims were transported to area hospitals by ambulance. In all, 7 victims were struck by gunfire.
The deceased victim has been identified as Dante Desantis, 31. Through the course of the investigation, it was discovered the shootings occurred at a bonfire behind a business that night.
At this time, our investigation continues and our findings will be handed over to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office. No further information will be provided.
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MOBILE POLICE DEPARTMENT