Montgomery, AL – Alabama officials are stepping up public safety efforts after multiple people were killed and others injured during a downtown Montgomery shooting over the weekend.
According to Governor Kay Ivey, shots were exchanged late Saturday night in a crowded downtown area, despite nearby police presence. Ivey condemned the violence and said the state will do “everything in [its] power” to ensure those responsible are prosecuted.
In a statement posted Monday, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) confirmed that, at the governor’s direction, it has expanded its Capitol Patrol Unit to include additional downtown areas. State Troopers from ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division will now focus on increasing visibility and deterring criminal activity, including reckless driving and public safety violations.
The move follows the activation of the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit, which targets violent crime in Montgomery. Ivey also directed a review of alcohol sales regulations in densely populated nightlife districts where violence has recently occurred.
“Montgomery is a special place filled with history, great potential, and a strong community,” Ivey said, adding that “all options remain on the table” to curb violence in the capital.
ALEA officials emphasized continued coordination with city and county law enforcement to enhance response capabilities and maintain a “strong, united front” against crime.
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