Crime
25-year-old Zekhiry Hooks killed in Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a 25-year-old man was fatally shot Monday evening in Montgomery.
Authorities identified the victim as Zekhiry Hooks.
Police officers were dispatched at approximately 6:20 p.m. to the 100 block of Courtland Drive following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Hooks suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Montgomery Police Department spokesperson Lt. Tina McGriff stated that the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
No additional details regarding suspects or potential motive have been released.
This incident marks the city’s 56th homicide of the year.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to contact investigators.
- Montgomery Police Department: 334-625-2831
- Crime Stoppers (Anonymous): 334-215-STOP
The investigation remains active, and additional updates will be released as they become available.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.