On a violent Saturday evening in Montgomery, Alabama, 18-year-old Sa’Vion Gilchrist lost his life. The events of June 20, 2026, began to unfold around 6:30 p.m. when police were called to the scene of a shooting near Eastern Boulevard. Not long after, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a significant police and emergency medical presence was seen at the Woodmere Raceway, located off Interstate 85. It was here that Sa’Vion Gilchrist was found, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The violence of that evening did not end with Gilchrist’s death. As the investigation broadened, authorities discovered a second victim, 20-year-old Demarion Calhoun, who had also been fatally shot. His body was found near the intersection of Carmichael Road and Woodmere Raceway. In addition to the two fatalities, two other individuals were wounded in the series of shootings. A man was left in critical condition, and a woman was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The Montgomery Police Department launched a full investigation into the string of violent events that marred the weekend. Despite the multiple crime scenes and victims, authorities have not immediately released details regarding a motive or any potential suspects. The case remains under active investigation, with law enforcement urging anyone with information to come forward. As of now, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the deaths of Sa’Vion Gilchrist and Demarion Calhoun, and the community is left seeking answers in the wake of the tragic shootings. Funeral services for Sa’Vion Gilchrist were scheduled for early July.
