Five men were found with their throats slashed in an Alabama apartment:

IRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC-TV MyFoxAL.com) — 5 Men Found Dead in Shelby County Apartment

Shelby County officials are investigating a gruesome discovery in a Shelby County apartment. Five Hispanic men were found dead in a unit at the Cahaba Park Apartments off Highway 280 last night. Deputies were responding to a welfare call when they entered the apartment and found the men. The victims’ identities have not been released. Residents who live in the community say they are in complete shock. Authorities plan to hold a news conference this morning. We will keep you updated on any new information.

N.T.A. and Fox are following, not sure if this is gang or smuggling related but it sounds like Cartel style violence.