Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital in life-threatening condition.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Come January 1st — a gun permit will no longer be necessary — to legally carry a concealed firearm in Alabama. However, one sheriff says it might be a good idea to keep a valid a permit anyway. Despite objections from the law enforcement community — the Alabama State Legislature did away with the need…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Law enforcement officials in West Alabama say the new concealed carry gun law — is going to make people in the state less safe. The law eliminates the background check and gun permit requirement — to carry a loaded handgun — concealed under clothes — in a bag — or in a car. Dallas Co….
Two people were shot Sunday.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The first day of school at Dallas County High School — was marred by a student bringing a gun to school. Deputies were called out to the school Monday afternoon — after school officials got a tip — that a student had a gun on campus. “Before we responded, the principal was able to locate…
On Thursday, June 17, Richard Herbert Smith, 44, of Wetumpka, was convicted by a federal jury for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in connection with a drug trafficking crime, and using a cell phone to further a drug trafficking conspiracy
The Prattville Police Department responded to Brentwood Landing Apartments on Covered Bridge Parkway Sunday in reference to multiple shots fired and a person shot. When officers arrived, they found a 30-year-old man who lives in the apartment building with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Baptist South Hospital. Officers were able to stop the suspect who was…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged 19-year-old Bakari Taylor of Montgomery with the murder of Roosevelt Rankins, 34, of Montgomery. Rankins was shot to death on January 23, 2020. On that day at about 3 PM, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2300 block of Stella Street in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, they found a…
The Troy Police Department continues is investigating an early morning shooting where five people were shot. At 1:59 Saturday morning, officers were dispatched to assist with dispersing a large crowd at the Pike County Cattleman’s Complex in the 12000 block of U.S. 231 South. When en route, multiple shots were fired in the parking lot of the complex. We’re told…
Montgomery Police Department officials said on Sunday, August 9, at about 4:50 AM, officers responded to a local hospital in reference to a person shot. At the scene, an adult male victim was found to have sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound. After further investigation, it was determined that the shooting happened in the 2600 block of Shadowood Court. Alabama…
