Josiah Slocum was 19 when he was shot and killed in Montgomery, Alabama, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Known to family and friends as Bug, Jojo, or Jay, he had graduated from Percy Julian High School in 2024 and was working for Hyundai Glovis at the time of his death. He is remembered as quiet, kindhearted, and protective toward the women in his life.

The circumstances of the shooting and any motive have not been released. As of the information available, no arrests or suspects have been identified in connection with his homicide, which remains unsolved among multiple fatal shootings in Montgomery that year. The city recorded 61 homicides in 2025, with arrests made in 59 percent of those cases by year end.

If anyone knew Josiah or has information about what happened on May 3, 2025, please come forward.