
At least two people were killed, including a teenager, and a dozen others wounded in a shooting in downtown Montgomery on Saturday night while the city was hosting several weekend festivities. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at about 11:30 p.m., according to Montgomery Police Chief Jim Graboys.
Main Idea: A shooting in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, killed Jeremiah Morris and Shalanda Williams and wounded 12 others during a crowded weekend of city events.
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The Montgomery shooting may make families, workers, and visitors feel less safe at public events and downtown areas.
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