Murder

Montgomery Murder

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From MPD: MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the Nov. 25 death of Steven White Jr., 28, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 5900 block of Monticello Drive at about 12:06 a.m. after receiving a report of a disturbance in the area. There, units located the victim, (Steven) White Jr., who…

Another Montgomery shooting death

MPD looking for suspect

    From MPD: MONTGOMERY —The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation into the Friday night shooting death of Adam Terrell Jordan, 31, of Montgomery.   MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2700 block of Highland Avenue at about 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in reference to a subject shot. There, they located the victim, Jordan, who had sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to Jackson hospital where he was later pronounced dead.    The initial…

Second Suspect in Troy Man’s Murder Now Behind Bars

Troy Police say the second man wanted in connection with the murder of Rashad Montel McClaney is behind bars. 23-year-old Tharion Vincient Nye turned himself in to the Troy Police Department around 7:30pm Tuesday. Nye has been charge with murder. Police say Nye, 21-year-old Jeremyah Deunte Howell and McClaney were involved in an altercation in the 100 block of Gibbs…

Fourth Person Charged in Oct. 3 Fatal Shooting in Montgomery

Montgomery Police have charged another person in the shooting death of 27-year-old Terry Tallie. 25-year-old Markieth Manora has been charged with one count of Capital Murder. Manora is the fourth person charged in the case. Manora is being held in the Montgomery County Detention Center without bond. Tallie was shot at his home in the 2000 block of Lucas Drive…

Trial of Camden-Related Child Murders Delayed

Father charegd with killing 5 kids, dumping bodies in West Alabama, will go on trial in 2019

Trial delayed for South Carolina man charged with murdering his 5 kids LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) – A judge has delayed until next year the death penalty trial of a South Carolina man charged with killing his five children. Circuit Judge Eugene Griffith Jr.’s order says both sides agreed to delay Timothy Jones’ trial, scheduled to start Monday. It didn’t give…

Three More Suspects Charged in S. Hull Street Murder

Montgomery Police have charged three more people in the shooting death of 29-year-old Samuel James. Marcus Brown, 16, Nicolas Moore, 16, and Queneshia King, 25, have all been charged with two counts each of capital murder. James was killed Friday, August 10 in 1500 block of South Hull Street. His vehicle was missing, but was recovered several blocks away from…

Selma Police Investigate the City’s 9th Murder of 2018

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a man is shot and killed early Sunday morning. Sgt. Ray Blanks says the victim was found lying outside on the ground when police arrived on the scene. “A 37 year old black male was on the scene, unresponsive from an apparent gunshot wound,” said Blanks. “The…

Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing at Troy Apartment Complex

Troy police have made an arrest following a fatal stabbing. Authorities have charged 41-year-old Domeka McKenzie with murder in the stabbing death of 33-year-old Carl Burney. They say McKenzie stabbed Burney in the back and chest Thursday night. It happened at the Autumn Ridge apartments in the 400 block of North Knox Street. McKenzie and another man were arrested during…

Tuskegee Police Announce Arrests in June Homicide

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Quadarius Lamar Long in Tuskegee. Long was fatally shot on June 26 in 600 block of Judkins Court. 47-year-old Robert Reynolds, Jr., who is currently in federal custody on unrelated drug charges, and 30-year-old George Black are charged with felony murder in Long’s death. “We are glad that…

Woman Arrested in Selma Murder

A Selma woman is charged with murder in the death of her estranged husband. Police say 38 year old Jackquelin Dixon told investigators that she shot and killed 44-year-old Carl Dixon on Tuesday when she became afraid for her safety during a domestic dispute. Police found the victim lying in the driveway of the suspect’s home on the 2100 block…