Montgomery police make fourth arrest in mass shooting
Montgomery police have announced a fourth arrest in the mass shooting that happened downtown earlier this month.
Police have charged 21-year-old Kemontae Hood with one count of capital murder, nine counts of assault in the first degree, and three counts of assault in the second degree. Hood was taken into custody today and booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility.
Video of his arrest can be seen below:
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed released this statement about the latest arrest in the mass shooting:
“The fourth arrest in the October 4th downtown shooting shows that justice is catching up to everyone responsible for this tragedy. From the start, we’ve used every resource and partnership available to find those who chose violence over life — and we’re not finished yet. I thank the Montgomery Police Department and our local, state, and federal partners for their persistence and teamwork. Their efforts prove that violence will not define our city or go unanswered.”
Police say additional arrests are anticipated as the investigation continues.
Three others already face charges in the shootings.
19-year-old Dantavious McGhee was charged with one count of capital murder, nine counts of assault in the first degree and three counts of assault in the second degree. McGhee was taken into custody on Monday, October 14.
On Friday, October 10, police announced the arrest of a juvenile male on the same charges as McGhee’s. His name and age haven’t been released.
Yesterday, 19-year-old Javorick Whiting was arrested on attempted murder charges. Whiting was taken into custody by ALEA and booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility.
The mass shooting led to the deaths of 17-year-old Jeremiah Morris and 43-year-old Shalanda Williams. Morris was pronounced dead at the scene while Williams died at a hospital.
The shooting happened at approximately 11:31PM on Saturday, October 4, near the intersection of Bibb and Commerce streets, in the heart of the city’s downtown tourist district.
Of the 12 injured, seven are under the age of 20, with the youngest being 16 years old. Five had been listed in life-threatening condition, but police have announced that two of the five have improved enough that their injuries are now considered non-life threatening.
If you have information to help investigators, call CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP. You can remain anonymous.
