$1,000 Reward Offered for Adams Avenue Shooter; Victim Identified

Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left three men injured.

The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the homicide of Chavez Hamilton, 22, of Montgomery after he sustained a fatal gunshot wound late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 8.

At about 4:45 p.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1100 block of Adams Avenue after receiving a report of subjects shot. At the scene they located Hamilton and two additional victims, all of whom had sustained gunshot wounds. The three were transported for treatment at Jackson Hospital, where Hamilton was pronounced dead. The two additional victims, both adult males, are being treated for non-life- threatening wounds.

MPD’s investigation indicates the three were walking in the 1100 block of Adams when they were fired upon by occupants of a passing car. Investigators believe the shooting was not a random event. Their investigation is continuing, and no additional information is available for public release.

Police ask individuals with knowledge of this shooting to call CrimeStoppers at 215- STOP, Secret Witness at 625-4000, or the Montgomery Police Department at 652-2831. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information regarding this homicide.

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