In the early hours of April 12, 2017, the quiet of a Montgomery, Alabama neighborhood was broken by the sound of gunfire. When police arrived at the 3300 block of Fountain Lane at approximately 12:14 a.m., they discovered 19-year-old Chandler Blue suffering from gunshot wounds. The young Black male was rushed to a local hospital for treatment, but his injuries proved to be too severe.
Chandler Blue succumbed to his wounds the following day, turning a shooting investigation into a homicide case.
The Montgomery Police Department immediately began the difficult task of piecing together the events that led to the fatal shooting. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification of the person or persons responsible for Blue's death. In the wake of the tragedy, his grieving family sought support through a GoFundMe campaign to help with the unexpected funeral expenses.
Despite the ongoing investigation and the family's plea for answers, the case has grown cold over the years. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Chandler Blue, and the identity of any suspect or suspects remains unknown. The Montgomery Police Department continues to urge anyone with information to come forward, hoping to bring a measure of closure to a family still waiting for justice.
