Crime
2 killed in Montgomery shooting
Police believe the shooting was an isolated incident involving individuals known to each other.
Two men were fatally shot in Montgomery, Alabama, early Friday morning.
Montgomery police and fire medics responded to the 500 block of North Eastern Boulevard around 1:57 AM on a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they discovered 29-year-old Jeroderick Bell and 30-year-old Devin Ligon, both Montgomery residents, suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Both victims were subsequently pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Authorities believe the shooting was an isolated incident involving individuals who knew each other.
The Montgomery Police Department is actively investigating the double homicide.
Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP, Secret Witness at 334-625-4000, or the Montgomery Police Department at 334-625-2831. Â Sources and related content
CHICAGO — Authorities have launched an investigation following a fatal overnight shooting that occurred on the city’s South Side, leaving one man dead.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident took place shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West 44th Street, within the Grand Boulevard neighborhood.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old man lying unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives from the CPD Area One unit are leading the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or call 911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at CPDtip.com to assist investigators.