Several incidents of crime were reported in Montgomery, Alabama this week. A woman was found dead at an East Montgomery McDonald’s, and an investigation is underway. A man who was arrested almost four years ago has now pleaded guilty to a 2019 murder. Additionally, a suspect who was initially charged with capital murder for the shooting death of a woman had the charge dismissed. Another suspect was charged in a riverfront brawl after turning himself in, and an escaped murderer was captured after a week-long manhunt in the Montgomery area.
Woman found dead at McDonald’s in east Montgomery
On 08/16/2023, a woman’s body was discovered at an East Montgomery McDonald’s. Police and medics were alerted and declared her dead at the scene. The authorities have launched an investigation into her death.
Man pleads guilty to 2019 Montgomery murder
Shariko Dejuan Smith, who was initially charged with capital murder, pleaded guilty to the murder of Marcus “Dale” Martin in 2019. He now faces up to 99 years in prison.
Capital murder charge withdrawn in woman’s death
On 08/12/2023, the capital murder charge against a Montgomery County man accused of shooting KeAira Battle to death was withdrawn. Battle’s body was found outside a hospital, and evidence suggests that she was shot in Montgomery before being brought to Wetumpka.
Suspect charged in Montgomery riverfront brawl
On 08/14/2023, Reggie Gray, the fifth suspect in a violent riverfront brawl, turned himself in to the Montgomery Police. He was caught on camera wielding a folding chair during the incident and has been charged with disorderly conduct.
Escaped murderer surrenders after week on the run
On 08/14/2023, Jordan Andrew Thomas, a convicted murderer who escaped from an Alabama prison, surrendered to authorities after a week-long manhunt in the Montgomery area. Thomas was serving a life sentence for a murder in Montgomery.
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