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John Riley

Case from Montgomery, AL dated May 30, 2016

Victim Details

John Riley

Male

Black / African American

Montgomery

AL

2016-05-30

21

John

Riley

06/28/2026

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On a tragic evening in Montgomery, Alabama, the life of John Thomas Riley, a 21-year-old man, was cut short by gun violence. The fatal incident occurred on Monday, May 30, 2016, in the area of Park Towne Way. Riley, who was known to his friends and family as 'JB,' was not the only person to lose their life in the shooting; another individual was also killed, marking a grim day for the city.

In the aftermath of the event, the community was left to mourn the loss of the young man. His obitu ...
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  • Montgomery police identify 2 killed in Monday's Park Towne Way shooting
  • 2 dead, 5 injured after deadly weekend in capital city; Residents speak out on TIA
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