Crime
36-year-old Travis Jackson killed in Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a man in Montgomery that occurred late Friday evening.
The victim has been identified as Travis Jackson, 36, a resident of Montgomery, according to the Montgomery Police Department.
Emergency crews responded to reports of a shooting in the 1500 block of Hale Street at approximately 8:49 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
Upon arrival, officers and fire medics located Jackson suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries, according to Police Sgt. Tina McGriff.
As of Monday, investigators have not officially classified the death as a homicide, and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
Police are urging anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact Montgomery Police detectives at (334) 625-2831, Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at (334) 215-STOP (7867), or the Secret Witness tip line at (334) 625-4000. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
The Montgomery Police Department continues to follow leads in the case as they work to determine what led to the fatal shooting.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.