MONTGOMERY, AL – A deadly shooting in a Montgomery neighborhood over the weekend has claimed the life of a 36-year-old man. On Monday, police identified the victim as Arsenio Hawthorne. The shooting happened Sunday evening in the 1100 block of Bragg Street, a residential area where neighbors are now grappling with shock and grief.
Montgomery Police responded to the scene at around 5:21 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found Hawthorne suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency medical crews rushed him to a nearby hospital, but despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. Sgt. Tina McGriff of the Montgomery Police Department confirmed the death and said the investigation remains active.
As of now, no suspects have been identified, and the motive behind the shooting is still unclear. Investigators are working to gather more details, including interviewing potential witnesses and reviewing any available security footage from the area. The quiet residential street where the shooting occurred is not typically known for violence, making the incident even more troubling for local residents.
Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Tips can be provided by calling Montgomery police detectives at 334-625-2831. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Secret Witness tip line at 334-625-4000 or by contacting Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP. Authorities stress that even minor details could help move the investigation forward and bring justice to Hawthorne’s family.
The shooting has reignited concerns about rising gun violence in Montgomery. Community leaders and law enforcement officials continue to push for greater public cooperation and preventive measures to curb violent crime. As investigators work to find answers, many residents are left feeling uneasy and demanding solutions to keep their neighborhoods safe.
For now, the Montgomery Police Department remains focused on solving this case and offering support to Hawthorne’s grieving loved ones. The investigation is ongoing, and updates are expected as more information becomes available. In the meantime, city officials urge the community to stay alert and help police by reporting any suspicious activity. With the public’s help, authorities hope to bring closure to this tragic case and prevent similar acts of violence in the future.
