Shooting

MPD Makes Arrest in Gilmer Ct. Murder Investigation

The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in the Thursday, August 18, shooting death of 30-year-old John Whitehurst of Montgomery. MPD detectives charged Vashard Belton, 20, of Montgomery with one count of murder. Belton was taken into custody in the 2100 block of East South Boulevard by MPD detectives on August 18. Following his arrest, he was transported to the Montgomery County…

MPD Arrest Convenience Store Shooting Suspect

The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in reference to a suspect wanted for Discharging A Firearm Into An Occupied Building. Investigators advise that 22-year old Laderrius Calhoun, of Montgomery, was identified through a CrimeStoppers anonymous tip. Calhoun has been captured and charged with Making A Terrorist Threat and Shooting Into An Occupied Building. On Friday July 15, 2016, at approximately 1:45…

Selma Shooting Leaves Two Wounded, One Behind Bars

On Monday, August 8 the Selma Police Department arrested Kenneth Ingram, 27, of Selma. Mr. Ingram was wanted in connection with a shooting that happened in the 600 Block of Goldsby St in Selma, Ala. that happened early Saturday morning. The shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation that ensued between the suspect and the victims. Both victims were shot in the…

Man Dies in Crash Shortly After Shooting into Ex-Girlfriend’s House

An Alabama man is accused shooting at his ex-girlfriend’s house before he was involved in a fatal crash. Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones says Samuel West drove by the woman’s house twice Tuesday night, firing shots into her residence. Jones says that same vehicle ended up in an accident not far from the home. Authorities didn’t find the car until…

Two Selma Men Arrested Following Shooting Death of Another Selma Man

On July 18, Vontrayvious Bennett was in the 900 Block of King Street when the vehicle he was occupying was shot into. Vontrayvious Bennett was injured in the head area. He was taken to Vaughn Emergency Room by private owned vehicle. He was later transported to UAB Hospital in Birmingham. On July 23, Vontrayvious Bennett died as a result of…

Gunn Family Speaks Out

The Gunn family all agreed to meet in Montgomery for a special reunion. After more than 60 years apart, they agreed it was time to visit and get together in their home city. But it wasn’t like a normal family reunion, because some siblings were missing. “There’s Emma Doris, then Xavier Lethel Gunn…” remembers now big sister Gwendolyn Windham. With…

18 Year Old Charged in Connection to Montgomery Shooting

Montgomery police have made an arrest in connection to a shooting that happened earlier this week. 18-year-old Gregory Davis was charged with second degree assault and first degree robbery in connection to the shooting that happened on the 5700 block of Villas Lane Tuesday. Two people were taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. Police say the investigation is ongoing. Categories: Crime,…

MPD Make Arrest in Oak Street Shooting

The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in the Monday, June 20, shooting death of 30-year-old Darnell Bush of Montgomery. MPD detectives charged Deskendre Hatcher, 24, with one count of capital murder. Hatcher was taken into custody on June 28 in the 3400 block of Oak Street by MPD detectives. Hatcher was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility, where he is being…

Alabama Man Identified as Victim in Idaho Homicide

Police in Idaho have identified a man who was shot and killed in broad daylight. Nampa Police say 25-year-old Ricardo Keith of Alabama was shot once while driving as another vehicle passed him on Wednesday. Police have found the vehicle they believe was driven by the shooter. They say they have obtained a warrant for the only suspect in the…

Selma PD Arrest Duklin St. Shooting Suspect

On June 6, the Selma Police Department CID Unit made an arrest of 17-year old La’Darius Averhart of Selma, in connection with the May 30th shooting in the 100 Block of Dunklin Street where a black male subject was shot one time. The bullet went through his left arm and through his abdomen. The victim was transported to UAB for…