Update as of October 17th, 2025:
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in
connection with the October 4, 2025, mass shooting that resulted in the deaths of
Shalanda Williams, 43, and Jeremiah Morris, 17, left twelve others injured.
At approximately 11:31 p.m. on Saturday, officers stationed near the intersection of Bibb
Street and Commerce Street responded on foot to reports of gunfire and multiple
individuals shot. Upon arrival, officers located Jeremiah Morris, who had sustained fatal
gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Several other victims were
found with both life-threatening and non-life-threatening injuries. All were transported to
local hospitals, where Shalanda Williams later succumbed to her injuries.
MPD has charged Kemontae Hood, 21, with one count of Capital Murder, nine counts of
Assault in the First Degree and three counts of Assault in the Second Degree. Hood was
taken into custody on October 17 and booked into the Montgomery County Detention
Facility.
MPD has charged Javorick Whiting, 19, with Attempted Murder. Whiting was taken into
custody on October 16 by ALEA and booked into the Montgomery County Detention
Facility.
Additional arrests are anticipated as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at
215-STOP, Secret Witness at 625-4000, or MPD at 625-2831.
Please note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until
proven guilty in a court of law.
MPD will conduct a Media Briefing Monday, October 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at Police
Headquarters in the Patrol Assembly Room (320 N. Ripley Street). Chief James Graboys
will speak to media partners on behalf of the Montgomery Police Department.
WHAT: Public Safety Briefing
WHERE: 320 N. Ripley Street
WHEN: 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2025
Doors will open for set up at 12:30 p.m.
Original Release:
A mass shooting investigation is underway after 14 people were shot in downtown Montgomery late Saturday night. At least two victims have since died from their injuries.
In hopes of generating leads that can solve the case, the mayor announced that a $5,000 cash reward was being offered by CrimeStoppers. Later, he noted that he didn’t think that would be enough money, prompting him to offer another $20,000. Within a matter of moments, an additional $25,000 was pledged by Montgomery Council President CC Calhoun to bring the current total to $50,000.
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