The Montgomery police chief is responding to recent violence in the city.
this Fourth of July weekend, including three homicides within 24 hours. Now the police department is speaking out about it.
The three murders were all fatal shootings, with all three victims identified by police. Deagan Miller, 21, and Rufus McCants, 67, were killed Sunday. Miller was found in the 6100 block of Boardwalk Boulevard. McCants was found almost two hours later at the Ripley Street Package Store on N. Ripley Street, however, police believe he may have been shot somewhere else.No arrests have been announced in any of these shootings.
Police reported five other shootings since Saturday, and one stabbing. No fatalities nor arrests have been reported in any of them, although a person of interest was detained in one of them.“Year to date we have 30 homicides compared to 40 homicides this time last year. One homicide is still too many. MPD’s Homicide Division works tirelessly to bring closure to the families that are affected by these heinous acts of violence.
Last week, the city of Montgomery posted on social media that they’ve seen a 34% drop in homicides, with a clearance rate of 84%.'s leadership, we’re building a safer city. Even with far fewer homicides, MPD’s 84% clearance rate is well above the natl average, which means we’re taking those who choose gun violence off the streets.
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