Man convicted of 2015 fatal road-rage shooting in Montgomery

A Montgomery County man has been convicted of a 2015 fatal shooting tied to a road-rage incident.

The shooting death of Jamie Lightsey had been a cold case homicide that had remained unsolved for almost a decade.

Montgomery County District Attorney Azzie Oliver announced today that Darrell Moorer pleaded guilty to murder, bringing long-awaited closure to the victim’s family and culminating years of investigation by local law enforcement, she said.

Oliver said evidence showed that on April 1, 2015, a minor car accident in a business parking lot in the 3500 block of Woodley Road led to an argument between Moorer and Ms. Lightsey. As the victim attempted to leave the area, Moorer followed her in his car into a nearby neighborhood, Oliver said.

Witnesses said they saw Lightsey driving down the street when Moorer pulled up beside her, firing  shots into her vehicle, striking her in the head, Oliver said. She died before law enforcement arrived.

Witnesses said Moorer fled the area. A description of his car was given to law enforcement, and the Montgomery Police Department began its investigation. After years of investigating and interviewing witnesses and possible suspects, the case went cold and was transferred to the Montgomery County Cold Case Unit.

In 2023, CrimeStoppers received a tip that linked Moorer to the 2015 homicide. Shortly thereafter, he was taken into custody and charged with Lightsey’s murder.

Upon pleading guilty to the fatal shooting, Moorer was sentenced to 24 years in prison by Judge Monet Gaines.

“This case is a testament to the commitment of local law enforcement to ensuring justice for victims of violent crime, no matter how long it takes,” Oliver said. “The initial investigation by the Montgomery Police Department, led by Det. Guy Naquin, coupled with the work of the Montgomery County Cold Case Task Force, came together to ultimately solve this case.

“This conviction also showcases the power of community and how citizens are actively engaged in the safety of our city.  CrimeStoppers’ efforts to highlight Ms. Lightsey’s murder via social media and elsewhere produced leads that were turned over to cold case investigators, verified, and ultimately resulted in Darrell Moorer’s conviction.

“My heart is with Jamie Lightsey’s family as this long and painful chapter comes to a close. While no verdict can ever undo the loss they have endured, I hope this conviction brings some measure of peace and validation after so many years of unanswered
questions. Your loved one has not been forgotten, and justice — though delayed — has finally spoken.”