2 dead, 12 injured in Montgomery, Alabama mass shooting
2 dead, 12 injured in Montgomery, Alabama mass shooting
Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama’s capital city Saturday night, police said.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate based on the available sources. The core claim of a mass shooting in Montgomery with 2 deaths and 12 injuries is supported by al.com. The article presents a straightforward account with minimal observable bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: 2 dead, 12 injured in Montgomery, Alabama mass shooting
- Verification Source #1: Confirms 2 dead and 12 injured in a downtown Montgomery shooting.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama's capital city Saturday night
- Verification Source #1: Confirms the shooting occurred in downtown Montgomery and mentions 14 shot, 2 dead.
- Assessment: Supported, though the 'rival gunmen' aspect is not explicitly confirmed, the context suggests it.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- al.com confirms the core details of the shooting: '14 shot, 2 dead in downtown Montgomery shooting according to police.'