Crime
Three Killed in Montgomery Shootings, Including 15-Year-Old Boy
MONTGOMERY, AL – Montgomery police have confirmed that three individuals, including a 15-year-old boy, were killed in separate but violent incidents that occurred between Thursday and Saturday across the city.
The victims have been identified as:
- Brantley McNabb, 15
- Malik Benson, 27
- Dekeith Whatley, 26
The first fatal shooting took place on Thursday, July 10, at approximately 2:41 p.m., when officers and fire medics responded to the 1100 block of Air Base Boulevard following a report of a gunshot victim.
Brantley McNabb, a young teenager, was found at the scene and was pronounced dead shortly after emergency personnel arrived.
Two additional homicides occurred Saturday afternoon, July 12, in what authorities believe were related shootings.
First responders were dispatched around 3:55 p.m. to reports of gunfire in two separate locations: the 400 block of North California Street and the 2700 block of Upper Wetumpka Road.
At the first scene, officers located Malik Benson, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly afterward, authorities found Dekeith Whatley with gunshot wounds on Upper Wetumpka Road.
Despite medical efforts, Whatley also succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators have not yet released details regarding the circumstances or possible motives behind the shootings, but have confirmed that the Saturday incidents are believed to be connected.
The Montgomery Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (334) 215-STOP, to Montgomery detectives at (334) 625-2831, or through the Secret Witness tip line at (334) 625-4000.
The investigations remain active and ongoing.
Crime
Aleksandr Aleksand Shablykin Fatally Stabs Mother Zoya Shablykin and Three Others at Key Peninsula Home
Five people, including the suspect, are dead following a violent stabbing incident and subsequent deputy-involved shooting Tuesday morning in the 14000 block of 87th Avenue Court Northwest near Gig Harbor, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).
Authorities identified the suspect as 32-year-old Aleksandr Aleksand Shablykin.
Investigators say the incident began as a reported protection order violation and escalated into a deadly stabbing attack in a residential cul-de-sac.
Dispatchers received the first 911 call at approximately 8:41 a.m. reporting an “order violation in progress.” According to the sheriff’s office, an adult male had gone to a residence despite a no-contact protection order involving a female occupant of the home.
Deputies later clarified that although a protection order had been granted, it had not yet been formally served to the suspect and therefore was not legally enforceable at the time.
Deputies were en route to serve the order when the situation rapidly escalated.
At approximately 9:30 a.m., additional emergency calls reported that the man was actively stabbing individuals outside the home. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with at least one victim attacked in the middle of the street in front of multiple bystanders.
A deputy arrived on scene minutes later.
According to Officer Shelbie Boyd, spokesperson for the Pierce County Force Investigation Team (PCFIT), gunfire was reported at 9:33 a.m.
“We have the adult male suspect who was shot by the deputy,” Boyd said during a press briefing.
Shablykin was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the exchange of gunfire but confirmed that the investigation remains active.
Deputies located four adult victims at the scene.
Three were pronounced dead at the residence. A fourth victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to their injuries.
One of the victims was identified as 52-year-old Zoya Shablykin, the suspect’s mother.
Authorities stated that relationships between the suspect and the additional victims remain under investigation.
Witness accounts suggest that neighbors may have intervened in an attempt to stop the attack.
Court records linked to the residence show that in April 2025, Zoya Shablykin petitioned for a protection order against her adult son. The order was granted in May.
In her petition, she alleged ongoing threats, harassment, and erratic behavior, including prior physical aggression. The filing referenced concerns about his mental health and stated he had previously pushed and threatened her.
The protection order prohibited the son from possessing weapons and from coming within 1,000 feet of his mother, her home, vehicle, or workplace. The order also required him to comply with a treatment plan and prescribed medications.
Investigators confirmed that although the order had been approved by the court, it had not yet been formally served to the suspect at the time of the incident. Deputies were attempting to serve the documentation when the stabbing occurred.
Court records indicate Shablykin had multiple prior contacts with law enforcement dating back to 2020, primarily involving traffic-related offenses, including driving without a valid license and refusing to identify himself during traffic stops. Records reflect at least 14 separate cases. A 2023 trespassing charge was dismissed.
A family acquaintance told media outlets that other immediate family members were not present at the residence during the attack and were safe elsewhere at the time of the incident.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and the Pierce County Force Investigation Team are continuing to investigate both the stabbing deaths and the deputy-involved shooting. Authorities have not yet released the names of the additional victims pending notification of next of kin.
Officials described the event as a tragic escalation of a domestic situation that unfolded rapidly despite law enforcement response efforts.
Further updates are expected as the investigation proceeds.