In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 24, 2026, the life of 32-year-old Trey Matthew Jiles was tragically cut short in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a victim of gun violence in what has been marked as the city's first homicide of the year. The incident unfolded around 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of St. James and South Streets, in close proximity to Interstate 85. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found Mr.
Jiles with a fatal gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the location.
The Montgomery Police Department promptly launched a homicide investigation into the shooting of the male victim. In the days following the incident, law enforcement officials appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward and contact CrimeStoppers. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Trey Jiles is ongoing.
To date, there has been no public announcement regarding any arrests made in connection with the shooting. Details about a potential suspect or suspects have not been released by law enforcement officials as they continue their investigation into the death of Trey Jiles. Funeral services for Mr. Jiles were held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, with his burial following at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
