Crime
Montgomery Police Identify Teen Killed in Weekend Double Shooting
MONTGOMERY, AL — Authorities have identified the teenager who was fatally shot during a double shooting over the weekend as 17-year-old Jekobi Douglas of Montgomery.
Officers with the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) and emergency medical personnel responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, in the 1200 block of Eastern Boulevard, near Interstate 85 and Carmichael Road.
Upon arrival, first responders located two male victims. Jekobi Douglas was pronounced dead at the scene due to gunshot wounds.
A second victim, an adult male whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
No updates on his condition have been provided as of Monday.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and no motive has been established.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact the following:
- Montgomery Police Department: (334) 625-2831
- CrimeStoppers: (334) 215-STOP (7867)
- Secret Witness: (334) 625-4000
Anonymous tips are welcomed and could aid in solving this case. Additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.