Crime
24-year-old Hanna Bentley charged in Montgomery murder of 45-year-old Jovon Prince
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A 24-year-old woman from Auburn has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Montgomery resident on Saturday evening, according to the Montgomery Police Department and recently filed court documents.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 2000 block of Locust Street at approximately 6:45 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers and emergency personnel discovered a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim, identified as 45-year-old Jovon Prince of Montgomery, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The following morning, police arrested Hanna Bentley in connection with the incident.
She has been charged with murder and is currently being held at the Montgomery County Detention Facility.
While the Montgomery Police Department has identified Bentley as a local resident, court records list her address as being in Auburn.
At this time, no information regarding a possible motive has been released, and investigators continue to work to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter.
A bond amount for Bentley had not been disclosed as of Monday morning.
The Montgomery Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the case to contact CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP or the MPD at 334-625-2831.
Authorities have released a significant update regarding the AMBER Alert issued in Austin, Texas.
Law enforcement officials confirm that the suspect connected to the case has been located, and the red 2017 Ford Mustang believed to have been involved has been recovered.
However, 12-year-old Jazzlyn Anzora remains missing.
Officials emphasize that the search for the child is ongoing and that she may still be in danger.
Missing Juvenile Information
Name: Jazzlyn Anzora
Age: 12
Height: 5 feet 3 inches
Weight: 140 pounds
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Jazzlyn was last seen around 12:00 a.m. on February 24 in the 1700 block of Wells Branch Parkway in North Austin.
At the time she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing:
- A red sweater
- A white long-sleeve shirt
- Christmas-themed pants
- Carrying a Nike backpack
Suspect Information
Authorities previously identified the suspect as 18-year-old Henry Mejia.
Description:
- Black hair
- Brown eyes
- Approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall
- Approximately 170 pounds
- Distinct shaved line on one eyebrow
Officials have confirmed that the suspect has now been located.
Further details regarding his status have not yet been released.
Vehicle Information (Recovered)
The vehicle believed to be associated with the case has been recovered.
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Year: 2017
Color: Red
License Plate: VVK2712 (Texas)
Additional Identifiers: Aftermarket chrome wheels and a white logo sticker on the passenger-side window
Ongoing Search Efforts
The AMBER Alert was issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety following Jazzlyn’s disappearance.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office continues to lead the investigation and coordinate search efforts.
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist in locating the child safely.
How to Report Information
Anyone with information regarding Jazzlyn Anzora’s whereabouts is urged to:
- Call 911 immediately if there is an immediate sighting
- Contact the Travis County Sheriff’s Office at 512-974-0845 (Option 3)
Officials stress that locating the missing child safely remains the top priority.