Mother killed in shooting at child's birthday party in Tennessee

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Friday, November 18, 2016
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Authorities say at least seven people have been shot, including one fatally, during a child's birthday party at a home in western Tennessee.

DYERSBURG, Tenn. (WPVI) -- A Tennessee mother, out celebrating her child's birthday, was killed when gunfire erupted at the party.

It happened in the city of Dyersburg Thursday night.

The 21-year-old woman who was killed is the mother of the 2-year-old birthday child.

Police say 6 other people were wounded, including a 6-year-old.

Neighbors believe the shooting was gang related.

Police are searching for up to three people, whom they believe were responsible.

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