BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Sunday marked one year since the mass shooting that occurred outside Hush Lounge in Five Points South, a night that left a lasting mark on the community. What was once a busy nightlife district is now quieter, carrying the weight of a painful memory for residents and families alike.
The shooting left four people dead and 17 others injured. The lives of Tahj Booker, Carlos McCain, Roderick Lynn Patterson and Anitra Holloman were taken during the mass shooting. Holloman’s mother, Candance Kemp, said remembering her daughter isn’t just about looking back, but about preventing future tragedies
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Members of the community said the neighborhood has changed in the past year, but they refuse to let the shooting define them.
“I think it’s important for us to remember the lives lost and to celebrate a stronger South Side than it was a year ago. For those of us who work in the area and live in the area, that was a horrifying night. And some moments aren’t meant to be forgotten,” said Jay Jasper, a local community member…