Tamya Ewing-Somerville killed in mass shooting at Covington event center

On Saturday, 23 September 2023, at approximately 11:15 p.m., deputies responded to The Event Center, which is located at 2951 Hwy. 51 N in Covington, in regard to a large disturbance with multiple gunshot victims on scene.

Upon arrival, deputies began administering first aid to a female gunshot victim who was found to be in extremely critical condition.

Deputies also learned of other gunshot victims that were transported to Baptist Tipton by private vehicle.

One woman died after she was sent to the hospital, the sheriff said. She was shot in the head.

Detectives were summoned to the very chaotic and wide spread scene and learned that at least one victim was shot inside the club and other victims were shot outside.

Evidence on scene suggests there were multiple shooters in various areas in and around the Event Center.

“At this time, we have a young female currently at The Med fighting for her life, said Sheriff Shannon Beasley. “Our prayers are with her and her family and all the victims in this incident.

This is absolutely uncalled for and behavior that’s not acceptable. It’s sad when people can’t get together and enjoy themselves without people acting with such sickening and violent behavior.

Our office will work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice and we will not leave one stone unturned in the process. I urge anyone with information to please reach out to us.

If you have information regarding this senseless crime, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (901) 475-3307, Central Dispatch at (901) 475-4300 or you may message us on FB at Sheriff Shannon Beasley.