A Saturday night street scene in Montgomery ended in carnage when rival gunmen opened fire into a packed downtown crowd, killing two people and wounding 12 others, according to police.

The shooting erupted around 11:30 p.m. near Bibb & Commerce, steps from tourist landmarks and the city’s nightlife district.

Police called it a “mass shooting event” and said multiple individuals drew weapons after one person was targeted.

Authorities identified the dead as Jeremiah Morris, 17, and Shalanda Williams, 43.

Of the 12 wounded, five were listed in life-threatening condition as of Sunday. The youngest victim is 16. At least two of the victims were armed, police said. No arrests have been announced.

Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys said the gunfire broke out with at least five officers in

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