In the quiet predawn hours of Monday, June 2, 2025, a burst of violence shattered the calm in Montgomery, Alabama, leaving a family and community to grapple with a sudden loss. It was around 12:30 a.m. when police and emergency medical services were dispatched to the corner of E. Sixth Street and Teague Street, where they found the body of Trent Harris.
A 45-year-old Black male from Montgomery, Harris had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation into Harris's death began immediately, with the Montgomery Police Department seeking answers in the fatal shooting. Details about what led to the incident were not immediately available, and authorities did not release any information about a potential suspect or suspects in the immediate aftermath. The investigation was described as ongoing, with law enforcement appealing to the public for any information that might shed light on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As of the latest available reports, the investigation into the death of Trent Harris is still active, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in the case. The community was left to mourn, with a funeral service for Harris scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Kingdom Worship Center, followed by his burial at Brassell Cemetery. Police have encouraged anyone with knowledge of the crime to contact them or CrimeStoppers to help bring those responsible to justice.
