Authorities said rival gunmen began shooting at each other in a crowded nightlife area, with at least two of the victims also carrying weapons.
The incident happened during a busy weekend in the city, which was hosting the Tuskegee University-Morehouse College football game and the Alabama National Fair.
MONTGOMERY-Following the October 4 downtown Montgomery shootings, in her initial response, Governor Ivey said, โEnsuring safe communities is the number one priority for government at all levels โ local, state and federal. And unfortunately, I still feel the need for the state to further intervene in Montgomery and to have an even greater role in leading public safety efforts in our Capital City.โ
In addition to other immediate action, the governor asked ABC Administrator Curtis Stewart to review Alabama laws, expectations and requirements regarding entities who are licensed to sell alcohol. She went on to add, โspecifically those in highly populated and heavily traveled areas, as well as for special events, where the sale and consumption of alcohol is taking place after 5:00 p.m. within the city of Montgomery.โ
Today, Governor Ivey received a letter from Administrator Stewart. The letter is attached. The governor also issued the following comment:
โPublic safety is paramount, and the state will continue being proactive to ensure safe communities for our citizens. I appreciate Administrator Stewart evaluating how we can take commonsense steps when it comes to alcohol consumption in entertainment districts across our state. I support the immediate steps he is proposing the ABC Board take, and I look forward to further exploring possible reasonable policy changes to enhance public safety.โย โ Governor Kay Ivey
Media Release/Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
