2 Dead, 2 Injured in Montgomery Shootings

Police respond to four separate incidents over the weekend

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:35pm

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Montgomery police have been investigating a series of shootings over the past weekend, with two incidents resulting in fatalities and two others leaving victims with life-threatening injuries. The shootings occurred in various neighborhoods across the city, with the first happening around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday and the last just after midnight on Sunday.

Why it matters

Gun violence continues to be a major concern in Montgomery, with this latest spate of shootings highlighting the ongoing challenges the city faces in addressing public safety. The incidents underscore the need for comprehensive strategies to reduce gun crime and provide support for affected communities.

The details

In the first incident, police responded to a shooting in the 4000 block of Rosa Parks Avenue and found an adult male victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Around three hours later, another shooting was reported in the 3400 block of Fountain Lane, where officers located another adult male victim also with a life-threatening injury. Later that night, police were called to the 1000 block of Day Street Road and found an adult male victim who had died from a gunshot wound. Just after midnight, officers responded to the 6300 block of Wares Ferry Road and found a man who had been shot and was pronounced dead on the scene.

  • Around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • Around 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • Around 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • Just after midnight on Sunday, April 12, 2026

The players

Montgomery Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shootings.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incidents and are working to identify suspects and motives. The community is urged to come forward with any information that could aid the investigations.

The takeaway

The recent spate of shootings in Montgomery underscores the ongoing challenges the city faces in addressing gun violence and ensuring public safety. Community leaders and law enforcement will need to work together on comprehensive strategies to reduce crime and provide support for affected neighborhoods.