In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Montgomery, Alabama, the quiet of Day Street Road was shattered by the sound of gunfire. On April 11, 2026, Pendarvis Williams, a 48-year-old man, was found with fatal gunshot wounds. When law enforcement arrived at the 1000 block of Day Street Road just after midnight, they discovered Williams, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
His death was part of a particularly violent weekend in Montgomery, during which at least three other homicides
occurred in separate incidents. The string of violence prompted a media briefing from the Montgomery Police Department, where it was stated that the killings were not believed to be random acts. Investigators have indicated that in each of the weekend's homicides, the victim and the suspect were acquainted. However, authorities have not yet released information about a specific suspect or any arrests in connection with the death of Pendarvis Williams.
While the Montgomery Police Department reported the victim's age as 48, some other public records, including a national gun violence memorial, have listed his age as 58. The investigation into his death remains ongoing as the community grapples with the sudden loss of life and a weekend marked by tragedy. Funeral arrangements for Williams are pending.
