Second suspect charged in 2025 Montgomery shooting death

Jarquavious Ahmad Smith, 21, faces capital murder charges in the killing of Shaquille Davis.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:05pm

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A second suspect, 21-year-old Jarquavious Ahmad Smith, has been charged with capital murder in the 2025 shooting death of 23-year-old Shaquille Davis in Montgomery, Alabama. The Montgomery Police Department announced the charges against Smith, who has been booked into the county jail.

Why it matters

This case is part of an ongoing investigation into a homicide that occurred over a year ago in Montgomery, a city that has struggled with high rates of violent crime. The arrest of a second suspect suggests police are making progress in solving this particular case, which could provide some closure for the victim's family and the community.

The details

According to police, Jarquavious Ahmad Smith has been charged with capital murder in the 2025 shooting death of Shaquille Davis. Davis, 23, was killed in an incident that occurred in Montgomery. Smith, 21, has now been booked into the county jail in connection with the homicide.

  • The shooting incident that resulted in Shaquille Davis' death occurred in 2025.
  • Jarquavious Ahmad Smith, 21, was charged with capital murder in the case on April 14, 2026.

The players

Jarquavious Ahmad Smith

A 21-year-old man charged with capital murder in the 2025 shooting death of Shaquille Davis in Montgomery, Alabama.

Shaquille Davis

A 23-year-old man who was killed in a shooting incident in Montgomery, Alabama in 2025.

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What’s next

The case against Jarquavious Ahmad Smith will now proceed through the criminal justice system, with prosecutors seeking a conviction on the capital murder charge.

The takeaway

This arrest represents progress in the investigation into Shaquille Davis' homicide, but the community of Montgomery continues to grapple with high rates of violent crime that have plagued the city for years.