Montgomery, AL - A suspect is now in custody following a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday night, June 27, 2026. Devonte Holloway, 33, has been charged with capital murder and first-degree assault.
According to Montgomery police, the victim was identified as Deadrain Holloway, 31, of Montgomery. He was found dead from a gunshot wound in his car, which was parked on Westcott Street near West Fairview Avenue. A woman who was also shot suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital.
This incident marks the city's 26th homicide of the year. Authorities have not released any information about a possible motive for the shooting.
Mayor Steven Reed has condemned both this shooting and another one that occurred near Centennial Circle, urging residents to report any violent activity they see. In his statement, he emphasized the need to find alternative ways to resolve conflicts, stating "Picking up a gun cannot be the solution."
Background:
This incident is not an isolated event in the area. A man was stabbed on Westcott Street in April, although it's unclear if the victim or crimes are related.
The investigation into this shooting is ongoing, and further details may become available as more information is released by authorities.