MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Authorities in Montgomery, Alabama have identified the victim of a fatal shooting outside a local restaurant and announced capital murder charges against two individuals, including a 19-year-old female. The victim, Larry Wright Jr., was killed in the incident, and the suspects are Myeesha Townsend and Jaden Waters.
The Montgomery police responded to a disturbance and shooting outside the Juicy Crab on Eastchase Parkway. Upon arrival, they found Wright dead at the scene and Waters at a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting is believed to be related to a domestic situation.
Both Townsend and Waters are facing capital murder charges, and Townsend has been booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility. As for Waters, jail records have indicated that he, too, will be held without bond.
Authorities have not provided additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing. The tragic incident has left the community in shock and has raised concerns about public safety in the area.
The Montgomery police have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation. In the meantime, the devastating loss of Larry Wright Jr. serves as a reminder of the prevalence of gun violence in the city, prompting calls for preventive measures and increased security efforts in the community.
In the wake of this senseless tragedy, the Montgomery community is left mourning the loss of a young life and grappling with the impact of the violence that has shaken their city. As the investigation continues, authorities are working tirelessly to ensure that justice is served for the victim and their loved ones.