On New Year's Day in 2015, the city of Montgomery, Alabama, marked its first homicide of the year with the shooting death of 42-year-old Preston Fort. A Black male and a resident of Montgomery, Fort was fatally wounded in an incident that prompted an investigation by local authorities.
Remembered warmly by friends and family for his positive impact and engaging personality, his death was a deeply felt loss within the community.
In the wake of the shooting, law enforcement officials initiated an investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect. However, details regarding the suspect's identity, the specific charges, and the outcome of any legal proceedings have not been made publicly available in online sources. The circumstances surrounding Fort's death underscore the ongoing concerns about gun violence in the Montgomery area.
