Montgomery Robbery Suspect Killed in Shootout, ALEA Agent Injured

Authorities say the suspect exchanged gunfire with law enforcement before being pronounced dead at the scene.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A 25-year-old Montgomery man wanted for first-degree robbery was shot and killed Thursday evening after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement officers. During the incident, an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) special agent was also shot multiple times but is expected to make a full recovery.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers that law enforcement officers face when confronting violent suspects, and the importance of cooperation between federal, state, and local agencies in addressing serious crimes.

The details

The Montgomery Area Crime Suppression Unit attempted to stop a vehicle driven by the suspect, Jadarrian O'Neal Clemons, after receiving an advisory from the Montgomery Police Department. Clemons fled, leading to a brief pursuit that ended in the 4000 block of Longleaf Drive. Clemons exited the vehicle with a firearm and ran into a nearby shed, where he allegedly fired at officers, who returned fire. Clemons was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the vehicle was not injured. During the exchange, an ALEA special agent assigned to the agency's SWAT team was shot multiple times and transported to a hospital, where he is expected to make a full recovery.

  • The incident occurred around 5:51 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Jadarrian O'Neal Clemons

A 25-year-old Montgomery man wanted for first-degree robbery who was shot and killed during the shootout with law enforcement.

ALEA Special Agent

An Alabama Law Enforcement Agency special agent assigned to the agency's SWAT team who was shot multiple times during the exchange of gunfire but is expected to make a full recovery.

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What they’re saying

“First and foremost, our Agent is currently doing well and is expected to make a full recovery. He showed remarkable courage and composure during an incredibly dangerous situation. Moments like this remind us that behind every badge is a person with a family who waits for them to come home.”

— Hal Taylor, ALEA Secretary (cnaw2news.com)

“MACS operations are often carried out behind the scenes, but they involve some of the most dangerous assignments in law enforcement. Our Special Agents and MACS Officers pursue violent criminals every day. The risks are real,and this incident underscores that reality. In Alabama, attacks on law enforcement will not be condoned. We will continue to confront violent crime head-on, and we will always stand behind the men and women who are willing to step into harm's way to keep others safe.”

— Chris Inabinett, ALEA SBI Director (cnaw2news.com)

What’s next

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the dangers that law enforcement officers face when confronting violent suspects, and the importance of cooperation between federal, state, and local agencies in addressing serious crimes. It also underscores the bravery and sacrifice of the officers who put their lives on the line to protect the public.