Crime
31-year-old Michael Ligon killed in Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Montgomery, marking the city’s ninth homicide of 2025.
At approximately 11:30 a.m., officers with the Montgomery Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 2200 block of East 3rd Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
On Thursday morning, Montgomery police identified the victim as 31-year-old Michael Ligon, a resident of Montgomery.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet released additional details regarding potential suspects or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
The Montgomery Police Department urges anyone with information related to this homicide to come forward.
Tips can be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at (215-STOP), Secret Witness at (625-4000), or by contacting MPD directly at (625-2831).
CINCINNATI, OH – A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Clifton Heights on Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) Homicide Unit.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Riddle Road at approximately 4:13 p.m. on March 9.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as Kevin Garr, 42, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported Garr to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Detectives from the CPD Homicide Unit have launched an active investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.