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Montgomery Mass Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 14 Wounded After Rival Groups Open Fire

Investigators say gunmen fired into a crowded downtown district, with a $55,000 reward offered for tips.

Overview

  • Gunfire erupted around 11:30 p.m. near Bibb and Commerce streets shortly after the TuskegeeMorehouse game in the entertainment district.
  • The victims include Shalanda Williams, 43, and Jeremiah Morris, 17, who were killed, and seven of the wounded are under 20.
  • Police report five victims in life-threatening condition and say at least two juveniles were among those shot.
  • Detectives recovered multiple semi-automatic weapons with high-capacity magazines and are reviewing surveillance and social-media video.
  • No arrests have been announced as state and federal partners assist, and police are interviewing persons of interest and urging the public to share information.