Christopher Lamar Washington Jr., 21, was killed in a shooting in the early morning hours of September 28, 2025. The attack happened in the parking lot of a City Trends on East South Boulevard in Montgomery, Alabama; emergency crews were called shortly after 1:00 a.m. Two women were also wounded and survived. Washington was taken to a nearby hospital where his wounds proved fatal.

Family and friends described Washington as a loving, kind young man, an honor student and the only son of his mother, Janine Lewis. His mother and relatives publicly pleaded for anyone with information to contact the Montgomery Police Department or CrimeStoppers as the investigation continued. No arrests have been announced and the case remains an active homicide investigation.

If anyone witnessed the shooting in the 2400 block of East South Boulevard that night or has information that could help investigators, please contact the Montgomery Police Department or CrimeStoppers.