Time is winding up. Montgomery’s mayoral election is next month. Monday night, Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed officially opened his campaign headquarters. Reed greeted supporters at the downtown location on Dexter Avenue. The location is his primary location for volunteers. Reed says we are in the critical last days leading up to the election and it’s important that he…
One person is in custody following a chase that ended in Highland Park. Around 2 P.M., Montgomery Police and Fire responded to a person shot in the 1900 block of Stokes Street, where they found an adult male with non-life threatening injuries. Later, a patrol unit spotted a possible suspect’s vehicle leaving the area. After a brief chase that ended…
Montgomery Police are conducting a death investigation after a man’s body was found by utility workers. It happened Tuesday in the 3700 block of Wesley Drive around 12:15 P.M. The cause and manner of death are pending forensic evaluation. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: montgomery, Wesley Drive
Montgomery Police are investigating an early morning shooting in South Montgomery. It happened just before 7 Thursday morning in the 300 block of East Edgemont Ave. Investigators say one adult male was shot and was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. So far, no arrests have been made. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: E. Edgemont Avenue, montgomery, Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating a man’s death. Capt. Regina Duckett says the unidentified victim was fatally shot Tuesday night in the 200 block of Eastdale Road South. Duckett says the shooting may be domestic related. No arrests have been made in the case. Anyone who has information that could help police should call CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP Keep checking www.waka.com for…
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will serve as the keynote speaker for a meeting of the black caucus of the Alabama Democratic Party. The Alabama Democratic Conference says the black Democratic senator from California will address a luncheon during its 59th annual convention in Montgomery in June. A statement announcing the speech says the ADC hasn’t endorsed anyone in the…
UPDATE: Montgomery Police confirm an officer discharged his weapon during exchange of gunfire. Early investigation shows the officer’s gunfire did not cause any injury or property damage. SBI asked to investigate incident, which is standard protocol. Montgomery police have arrested a man in connection to a Saturday night shooting. 20-year-old Kennedy Wilson is charged with first-degree assault for the shooting…
Thousands of people were in Downtown Montgomery today for the Walk of Life. The event is hosted by Joy to Life Foundation and is the organizations main fund raiser. Joy to Life has one mission, to provide free breast cancer screenings and mammograms to underserved women in Alabama. Since its creation in 2001, Joy to Life Foundation has provided nearly 100,000…
Montgomery Fire officials are investigating a fire at the Governor’s House Hotel. The vacant hotel went up in flames just after 1:00 a.m. Friday morning. Firefighters were able to control the fire, but the building was heavily damaged. So far, no injuries were reported. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: Hotel, montgomery, montgomery fire
It happened about 2:00 Easter Sunday afternoon on Bragg Street when someone fired at a vehicle in which the victim was sitting. Police were initially unsure if the man was hit by a bullet, or by glass from the shooting. No names and no charges so far. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: montgomery, one male victim, Shooting
