In the early evening of Saturday, February 1, 2025, a burst of gunfire shattered the night on the 1200 block of Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery, Alabama, leaving a community in mourning. Seventeen-year-old Jekobi Douglas, a male resident of Montgomery, was found at the scene with a fatal gunshot wound.
First responders, including Montgomery Police and Fire Medics, arrived at approximately 8:26 p.m. to find two individuals had been shot.
Despite their efforts, Jekobi Douglas was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second victim was transported to a local medical facility for treatment of their injuries.
The Montgomery Police Department swiftly launched a homicide investigation into the death of the teenager. As of now, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement continues to seek answers in the violent death of Jekobi Douglas.
