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 October 5, 2025

Mass shooting in Montgomery tourist area kills two, injures fourteen

Tragedy struck the heart of Montgomery, Alabama, when a night of celebration turned deadly with a mass shooting that left two dead and 14 wounded.

The New York Post reported that on a bustling Saturday evening, an altercation in the city’s downtown tourist district spiraled into a horrific gun battle, claiming innocent lives and shattering a community event following a football clash between two historic universities.

The chaos unfolded around 11:30 p.m. after a game between Tuskegee University and Morehouse College, two respected historically black institutions in Alabama.

What should have been a festive night, with fairground rides like a Ferris wheel lighting up downtown, took a grim turn when a fight broke out between rival groups.

From Football Rivalry to Fatal Firefight

That petty dispute escalated fast, with the groups exchanging gunfire recklessly amid a packed crowd. Bystanders, including children, became unintended targets as bullets flew without regard for human life.

Among the casualties, a woman lost her life, and another victim joined her in this senseless toll. Of the 14 injured, two are children, with one clinging to life in critical condition. It’s a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly violence can steal innocence.

Twelve of those wounded remain hospitalized, with three in life-threatening condition and nine facing less severe but still serious injuries.

The sheer scale of harm in a public space raises urgent questions about safety in Montgomery, a city already ranked in the top 10% for crime rates nationwide per CrimeGrade.com data.

Shockingly, police were patrolling just 50 feet from both sides of the incident when the shooting erupted. How could such a brazen act unfold under the noses of law enforcement? It’s a bitter pill for a city struggling to curb its violent reputation.

“This was two parties involved that were basically shooting at each other in the middle of a crowd,” said Montgomery Police Department Chief James Graboys.

Well, Chief, that’s stating the obvious—where’s the accountability for preventing such recklessness in a family-friendly zone? This isn’t a war zone; it’s a tourist district.

No arrests have been made yet, leaving the community on edge and answers out of reach. How long must families wait for justice while perpetrators roam free? It’s a failure of urgency that stings.

Political Promises, but Where’s the Action?

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey touted plans earlier this year to bolster crime suppression in Montgomery with a multi-agency unit. Sounds promising on paper, but Saturday’s carnage suggests those efforts are either too slow or too shallow to make a difference.

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has pushed for National Guard deployment to tackle crime in Montgomery and Birmingham.

While Mayor Steven Reed rejected that idea, claiming violent crime had dropped in early 2025, one wonders if a stronger hand is needed when bullets fly in crowded streets.

Speaking of Reed, he’s quick to paint Montgomery as “a city of families, faith and future” in past statements. Noble words, but when children are gunned down post-football game, it’s hard to see anything but a future of fear without real change.

The mayor did express prayers for the victims, their families, and the city, noting thousands were in town for the weekend’s events. It’s a small comfort, but platitudes won’t heal wounds or bring back the dead. What’s needed is action, not just empathy.

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