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Investigation continues after weekend shooting leaves one person dead

Local News | October 10, 2025 | By Simon Brown

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Over the weekend, people across Pike County celebrated the Troy Trojans’ win over rival South Alabama, but an afterparty soon took a deadly turn.

According to Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas, authorities responded to a 911 call at Hideaway Events early Sunday morning. The business is located along County Road…

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