Montgomery Police Department

Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal Whispering Pines Drive Shooting

Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation into the October 4th death of Justin Jackson, 32, of Montgomery. Jackson fatally shot in the 2700 block of Whispering Pines Drive, died at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation as no arrests have been made. This will be the 48th Murder in Montgomery in 2020. Alabama News Network…

‘Stop the Violence’ Rally Draws Hundreds to Montgomery

A rally against violence was held Sunday in Montgomery. Their message: Enough is enough. You Live by it. You Perish By It. Put the guns down. Montgomery Police Department escorted several hundreds of motorcycle riders and vehicle drivers around the Corridor’s East, West, and southern boulevards of Montgomery. The Organization ‘Enough Is Enough, Stop The Violence’ invited bikers and cars…

Two Montgomery Businesses Struck by Gunfire Saturday

Montgomery Police Department said on Saturday September 12th around midnight, they responded to Carter Hill Road and College Street in reference to shots fired in the area. When officers arrived, they determined that there were two businesses that had been struck. There are no reports of any injuries. This case is still under investigation. Stay with Alabama News Network for…

Charges Upgraded to Capital Murder for Suspect in Harrison Road Shooting After Victim Dies

Montgomery police have upgraded Attempted Murder charges to Capital Murder after the victim in an early Saturday morning shooting died. On Monday, September 7, Kobe Reed, 18, of Montgomery died from her injuries suffered in the Saturday, September 5 shooting. Julian Zagaglia, 18, of Montgomery has been charged with the death of Reed. Police apprehended Zagaglia on September 6 and…

Man Arrested, Charged with Attempted Murder in Early Saturday Morning Shooting

On Sunday, September 6, Montgomery police made an arrest in a shooting that occurred on Saturday, September 5, around 3:30 am. Julian Zagaglia, 18, identified as the suspect, faces Attempted Murder charges. The shooting occurred in the 3200 block of Harrison Road. Officers say an adult female suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital…

MPD Hosts “Stop the Violence’ Rally Saturday

In an effort to decrease crime in the Capital City, Montgomery Police Department hosted a ‘Stop the Violence’ rally Saturday in Oak Park. City leaders, activists and community members came out to celebrate unity in the city and address the ongoing issues of violence. Mayor Steven Reed, Police Chief Ernest Finely and organizers spoke on the call to action to…

UPDATE: Traffic Stop Leads to Officer Involved Shooting in Montgomery

At about 6:35 Thursday night, Montgomery police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle with what initially was thought to be three occupants in the 2100 block of Day Street.  The suspect(s) then shot a gun at officers, and the officers returned fire. A pursuit ensued resulting in the suspect’s vehicle crashing into a parked vehicle near Terminal…

Montgomery Police Investigating Double Shooting

Montgomery Police are investigating a double shooting this morning. The shooting happened around 7:00 Wednesday night in the 1600 block of Yarbrough Street. Police say two men were shot and were taken to the hospital. Both men’s injuries are said to be non-life-threatening. No arrests have been made. If you have any information you’re being asked to call Crimestoppers at…

MPD Charges Suspect in January Murder

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…

Three Injured in Montgomery Shooting Saturday

MONTGOMERY, Al.– Montgomery Police Department told Alabama News Network that three adults were shot Saturday evening. At around 5:20 P.M., MPD and Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to the 1000 block of Forest Avenue in reference to a subject shot. There, officials found two adult male victims and one adult female victim. The three victims sustained non-life threatening injuries and…