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Montgomery Downtown Shootout Leaves 2 Dead, 14 Wounded as Police Identify Victims

Investigators now seek public tips, video following police accounts of rival groups exchanging fire in a crowded downtown corridor.

Overview

  • Gunfire erupted around 11:30 p.m. near Bibb and Commerce streets shortly after the TuskegeeMorehouse game, with officers patrolling within about 50 feet.
  • Police identified the deceased as Jeremiah Morris, 17, and Shalanda Williams, 43, both of Montgomery.
  • Seven of the wounded are under 20, and five victims are reported in life‑threatening condition in the latest police update.
  • Detectives recovered multiple semi‑automatic firearms with high‑capacity magazines and described a complex scene involving multiple shooters.
  • No arrests have been announced as investigators interview witnesses, review surveillance and social media footage with state and federal assistance, and a reward has been offered for information.