Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison in shooting that injured four-year-old child

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A Montgomery man has been sentenced to federal prison in a shooting that happened on Atlanta Highway near the Eastern Boulevard overpass.

Acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson says 27-year-old Grenden James Jordan has been sentenced to 14 and-a-half years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal court system.

James was convicted of illegally possession of a gun by a convicted felon at the scene of a shooting, Davidson said.

According to court records and evidence presented at his trial in January, on March 16, 2024, an officer with the Montgomery Police Department responded to the scene after hearing gunshots. The officer saw three men walking away from a blue Dodge Challenger that was stopped in a lane of traffic.

Court records say Jordan was seen throwing a gun toward the side of the road, which was captured on the officer’s dash cam video. The three men then fled the scene.

Witnesses said the three men were in the Challenger and had exchanged gunfire with someone in a red sedan, which left the scene when police arrived. Numerous bullet holes were found on the Challenger.

Records state there was a third vehicle that had been caught in the crossfire and had gunshot damage as well. This vehicle was occupied by innocent bystanders including a mother, father and four-year-old child. The child suffered injuries from broken glass caused by the gunshots.

Records show officers recovered an AR-style pistol from the area where Jordan had thrown the gun, along with a high-capacity drum magazine with ammunition.

During the trial, the jury saw a photo taken prior to March 16, 2024, showing Jordan posing with an AR-style pistol matching the one found on the scene. Law enforcement found two additional guns when searching Jordan’s home.

Jordan has previous felony convictions and is prohibited from having a gun or ammunition.

“This significant sentence not only reflects the need to ensure justice is served, but it also reflects the gravity of the danger posed by Grenden Jordan’s reckless behavior,” Davidson said. “Violent crime has an enormous impact on communities and those that work and live within them, including our children. This case is a stark reminder of the harm that can be inflicted when individuals use guns to settle disputes without regard for the well being of others. Montgomery is a safer place with Grenden Jordan off the streets.”

This case was brought as a part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

— Information from the Office of the U.S. Attorney, Middle District of Alabama