Crime
2 killed in Montgomery shooting
Police believe the shooting was an isolated incident involving individuals known to each other.
Two men were fatally shot in Montgomery, Alabama, early Friday morning.
Montgomery police and fire medics responded to the 500 block of North Eastern Boulevard around 1:57 AM on a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they discovered 29-year-old Jeroderick Bell and 30-year-old Devin Ligon, both Montgomery residents, suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Both victims were subsequently pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Authorities believe the shooting was an isolated incident involving individuals who knew each other.
The Montgomery Police Department is actively investigating the double homicide.
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The Boone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one individual, identified as Brian Young, died following a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of Lakeview Mall on Thursday night.
Captain Brian Leer stated that the altercation stemmed from a disagreement inside Jake’s Bar and Grill, located near the mall. The disagreement escalated and culminated in the fatal shooting in the parking lot.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene before 9:50 p.m., and the victim was transported to a hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has not confirmed whether any suspects are currently in custody.
Law enforcement officers established a large crime scene in the mall’s parking lot, located in the 5600 block of Clark Lane.
Crime scene tape cordoned off a significant portion of the area as investigators combed through the site with flashlights.
A visible law enforcement presence included Boone County deputies, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers, Columbia police officers, and Boone County firefighters. Witnesses reported that patrons inside Jake’s Bar and Grill were instructed to remain indoors while the investigation was underway.
At approximately 10:20 p.m., patrons were still present at the bar as investigators worked outside. By 10:34 p.m., deputies began removing crime scene tape, and several evidence boxes were loaded into the back of a patrol vehicle.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident and is seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with information regarding the events leading up to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
Further details, including potential suspects and a motive, are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.