The people's voice of reason
The people's voice of reason
April 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Montgomery endured one of its deadliest stretches of 2026 this week, with four people killed in a series of unrelated shootings that unfolded between Friday afternoon and early Sunday morning. Police say seven shootings occurred in roughly 48 hours, leaving four dead and several others wounded. Investigators emphasize that none of the killings were random - in each case, the victim and suspect knew one another.
Below is a clear, narrative breakdown of what happened, who was killed, and how city leaders are responding.
đź•’ Timeline of the Killings
All incidents occurred between Friday, April 10, and early Sunday, April 12.
- Friday, 12:33 p.m. - West South Boulevard
Martavious Langford, 28, was found critically wounded and later died at the hospital.
Police arrested Adrian Jackson, 30, and charged him with capital murder.
- Saturday, 2:23 a.m. - Grove Street
Andre Smith, 35, was found dead at the scene.
A woman was also shot but survived with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
- Sunday, 12:00 a.m. - Day Street Road
Pendarvis Williams, 48, was discovered with fatal gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.
- Sunday, 12:03 a.m. - Wares Ferry Road
Tori Kelly Jr., 21, was found shot and killed just minutes after the previous homicide.
What Police Are Saying
Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys delivered an emotional briefing, calling the killings "senseless" and expressing anger at the disregard for human life shown by the perpetrators.
Key points from investigators:
- None of the shootings were connected.
- Victims and suspects knew each other in every case.
- Multiple firearms were recovered and are being tested for links to other crimes.
- The violence pushed Montgomery's 2026 homicide count to 14.
Graboys also noted that crime had been trending downward earlier in the year, making this violent weekend especially jarring for the community.
Additional Shootings and Injuries
Beyond the four homicides, three other people were wounded in separate shootings, including:
- A juvenile girl grazed by a bullet
- A man seriously injured in a domestic‑related shooting
- Another man critically injured on Fountain Lane
These incidents further strained police resources and heightened community concern.
A Community Searching for Answers
Montgomery residents are once again grappling with the emotional toll of recurring violence. While police stress that these were not random attacks, the rapid succession of killings has renewed calls for stronger intervention, community support, and systemic solutions.
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