ACTION 8 UPDATE: Arrest made in Montgomery mass shooting
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police have charged a suspect in connection with the October 4 mass shooting that resulted in the deaths of 43-year-old Shalanda Williams and 17-year-old Jeremiah Morris, 17, and left twelve others injured, some critically.
Police say they’ve charged a juvenile male with one count of capital murder, nine counts of assault in the first degree and three counts of assault in the second degree. The juvenile was taken into custody today and booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility.
His name and age haven’t been released.
As Action 8 News has reported, the shooting happened in a crowded area at around 11:30PM Saturday, October 4, in the area around Bibb and Commerce streets, in the heart of the city’s tourist area where many events had taken place throughout the day.
Of the 12 injured, five have life-threatening injuries. Seven are under the age of 20, with the youngest being 16 years old.
Morris was pronounced dead at the scene, while Williams died at a hospital.
Additional arrests are anticipated as the investigation continues.
If you have information regarding the mass shooting, call CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP. You can remain anonymous.
Video of the arrest is below, provided by the Montgomery Police Department:
