Michael Ligon, a 31-year-old Black male, was fatally shot in Montgomery, Alabama, on the morning of March 5, 2025. His death was part of a violent two-day crime spree that terrorized the city and resulted in the arrest of a single suspect.
The events began to unfold late on a Wednesday morning when Michael Ligon was shot and killed. The violence, however, did not end with his death. Approximately 30 minutes later, the same assailant allegedly shot a woman nine times as she sat in her car, striking her in the chest. The wave of violence continued into the next day when a 16-year-old was shot in the leg and face before having his car stolen.
Law enforcement officials connected these brutal attacks and identified Eric Wendell Scott Jr. as the suspect. Following an investigation, he was arrested and faced a slew of charges for his alleged role in the crime spree. For the death of Michael Ligon, Scott was charged with capital murder. In connection with the other attacks, he was charged with two counts of attempted murder, shooting into a vehicle, and robbery.
The string of violent acts left the Montgomery community shaken. Court documents filed in the case detailed the timeline of the deadly two-day ordeal, linking Scott to all three incidents. Information regarding the motive for the attacks or the current status of the legal proceedings against Eric Scott Jr., including any trial or conviction, has not been made publicly available.
