Mass Shooting Kills 2 Injures 14 Downtown Montgomery Alabama

A mass shooting took place in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, late on October 4, 2025, during a busy night following the Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic football game, resulting in two deaths and 14 injuries. The violence erupted when two rival groups opened fire at each other amid a crowded nightlife district near Bibb and Commerce streets, with multiple bystanders caught in the crossfire, including juveniles. Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys described the incident as a "mass shooting event," emphasizing the shooters' disregard for the surrounding crowd's safety. Among the fatalities was a 43-year-old woman and a 17-year-old male, while several victims remain hospitalized, some with life-threatening injuries. Authorities have recovered weapons and shell casings from the scene and are actively investigating, urging the public for any information to help identify suspects. Alabama continues to struggle with high firearm death rates, and this tragic event has reignited public concern over gun violence and safety measures in the state.