Downtown Montgomery Shooting Kills 2, Wounds 14

On Oct. 5, 2025, a mass shooting near Bibb and Commerce streets in downtown Montgomery left two people dead and 14 wounded after rival gunmen opened fire in a crowded nightlife district, Montgomery police said. The shooting began shortly after 11:30 p.m. amid a busy weekend that included the Tuskegee–Morehouse game, Alabama State homecoming and the Alabama National Fair. Officials said two groups exchanged gunfire in the middle of the crowd; among the wounded were two juveniles, one with life‑threatening injuries, and three victims were reported in life‑threatening condition. No arrests had been announced early Sunday as detectives reviewed surveillance footage, collected evidence and interviewed witnesses, and authorities urged anyone with information to come forward. A noon press conference was scheduled for updates, and Mayor Steven Reed and police officials said officers had been nearby when the shooting occurred, condemned the violence and vowed to pursue every lead to identify and charge those responsible.