Crime
Montgomery Police Identify Teen Killed in Weekend Double Shooting
MONTGOMERY, AL — Authorities have identified the teenager who was fatally shot during a double shooting over the weekend as 17-year-old Jekobi Douglas of Montgomery.
Officers with the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) and emergency medical personnel responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, in the 1200 block of Eastern Boulevard, near Interstate 85 and Carmichael Road.
Upon arrival, first responders located two male victims. Jekobi Douglas was pronounced dead at the scene due to gunshot wounds.
A second victim, an adult male whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
No updates on his condition have been provided as of Monday.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and no motive has been established.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact the following:
- Montgomery Police Department: (334) 625-2831
- CrimeStoppers: (334) 215-STOP (7867)
- Secret Witness: (334) 625-4000
Anonymous tips are welcomed and could aid in solving this case. Additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.
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.