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).
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.