By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Five people lost their lives in four violent incidents between Friday and Sunday in Montgomery, prompting city leaders to call for peace and accountability.
Police Chief Jim Graboys said three of the homicides were domestic-related while the other two involved individuals who knew each other. “It’s heartbreaking because it means people could have walked away,” Graboys said. “Suspects will be charged and held accountable.”
The violence began early Friday when officers responded to the 1700 block of West Haven Lane. Fedel Saunders, 30, was found with a gunshot wound and later died at the hospital.
On Saturday, police found Timeko Coleman, 50, dead from blunt force trauma on Virginia Loop Road. That evening, officers responded to a shooting on Carmichael Road where Anthony Davis, 37, and Prentice Parks, 44, were killed. A third man was wounded but survived.
The final incident happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday. Officers discovered Ahmari Capleton, 19, dead from stab wounds on Raintree Drive. A second woman was injured.
Mayor Steven Reed joined Graboys in condemning the violence. “Too many of these incidents are escalating into deadly outcomes,” he said.
Graboys emphasized that each case was contained and suspects identified, but stressed the common thread: pre-existing relationships. “Once somebody dies, they don’t come back,” he said. “And the person who acted in anger now faces prosecution. Lives are forever changed.”
He urged the community to help prevent conflict before it turns deadly. “Not every slight requires a violent response,” Graboys said. “If your ex is outside yelling, you don’t have to open the door. People need to start thinking along these lines.”
Police are asking anyone with information to call 334-625-2831, the Secret Witness tip line at 334-625-4000, or Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP.