In the winter of 2026, the life of 57-year-old Aldric Patterson was cut short by gunfire in Montgomery, Alabama. On the afternoon of Friday, February 6th, police and fire medics were called to the intersection of Old Selma Road and Alan Lane after reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival at approximately 1:48 p.m., they discovered Patterson at the scene, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation by the Montgomery
Police Department. Details about what led to the incident have not been released to the public. In an effort to generate leads, Crime Stoppers announced an offer of a $1,000 reward for any information that results in the identification and arrest of a suspect involved in Patterson's death.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the homicide. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation. A funeral service for Aldric Patterson was scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Ross-Clayton Funeral Home Chapel, with his burial to follow at Brassell Cemetery.
