In the winter of 2023, a burst of violence shattered the holiday season in Montgomery, Alabama, claiming the life of 59-year-old David Pitts. On the evening of Friday, December 29th, law enforcement and emergency services were dispatched to the 3700 block of Cresta Circle following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Pitts, a male resident of nearby Lapine, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the homicide led Montgomery police to identify a suspect in the days that followed. On January 5, 2024, authorities announced the arrest of Samuel Robinson in connection with the death of David Pitts. Robinson was taken into custody and formally charged with capital murder. Officials reported that Robinson was turned over to the authorities; however, they did not release a motive for the shooting.
Following his arrest, Samuel Robinson was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility, where he was held without bond. The capital murder charge indicates the severity of the alleged crime. The case against him is expected to proceed through the Alabama court system.
