Party Shooting in Buhl Leaves One Dead and Three Injured

BUHL, AL — Additional details are emerging following a tragic shooting that occurred during a party in Buhl early Saturday morning. The incident resulted in the death of one man, identified as 20-year-old Cayden “Beau” Nolen, and left three others injured.

Family Seeks Support After Tragic Loss

Following the devastating loss of their loved one, a GoFundMe page has been set up to support Nolen’s family. The page, organized by relative SaraBeth Miller, aims to raise funds for Nolen’s funeral expenses and to alleviate the financial strain on his mother, Brooke. As of now, the campaign has received $4,625 in donations from 75 generous individuals, nearing its $5,000 goal.

Nolen tragically lost his life at the scene, while two other victims were rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Thankfully, Captain Jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit confirmed on Sunday that these two victims are now in stable condition. The fourth victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Arrests Made in Connection with the Shooting

Authorities wasted no time in apprehending the suspects involved in the shooting. Three individuals were arrested shortly after the incident and have been identified as Dallas Eugene Clark, 22, of Northport; Zachary Tyler Smith, 23, of Buhl; and Jarret Tyler Booth, 21, also of Buhl.

The three men have been charged with one count of murder and three counts of attempted murder. Captain Kennedy has indicated that additional charges may be brought against them as the investigation progresses.

Revelations from Depositions Shed Light on the Tragic Incident

According to a deposition obtained by Patch, Clark voluntarily turned himself in at the Tuscaloosa County Jail shortly after the shooting. During the investigation, Clark admitted that he and Booth had been assaulted at the party on Pate Road and were ordered to leave.

Court documents reveal that Booth confessed to being attacked at the party and subsequently drove Clark to his residence to retrieve two firearms. Clark acknowledged firing his weapon, injuring multiple individuals during the chaotic events at the party. Notably, there is no mention of any retaliatory gunfire in the depositions of the three suspects.

In his deposition, Smith admitted to accompanying Clark to his residence in Booth’s truck. Smith corroborated Clark’s statements regarding his intentions before the shooting. Witnesses at the scene reported to law enforcement that Smith exited the truck armed with a gun, alongside Clark.

All three suspects are currently held without bond at the Tuscaloosa County Jail. Hearings to determine the application of Aniah’s Law, which allows judges to consider denying bond to violent offenders, are scheduled for Thursday.

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