Mobile Recital Shooting Sparks Self-Defense Claim

During a children's dance recital at the Saenger Theatre in Mobile, Alabama, Marcus Dangelo Sanders allegedly shot and killed Carl Williams III and injured a bystander amid an argument. Sanders, who initially fled, later turned himself in and faces charges of murder and first-degree assault. His attorney claims Sanders acted in self-defense, citing past violent encounters and Williams' prior relationship with Sanders' girlfriend. The incident has prompted the mayor to promise tighter security at local venues and counseling resources for those affected. Police and community leaders have condemned the violence, and prosecutors may seek to deny Sanders bond under Aniah’s Law. Legal proceedings in the case are ongoing.