On the evening of July 12, 2025, 27-year-old Malik Denzel Benson was fatally shot in Montgomery, Alabama, one of two people killed within minutes of each other during a wave of violence in the city. Born September 4, 1997, to Annie Martin Jackson and Willie James Benson, Malik was remembered for his radiant smile and for being devoted to his son and a bonus son.

Montgomery Police identified a suspect and a 22-year-old was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with Malik’s death and the other nearby killing. Malik’s funeral service was held July 26, 2025, at New Beginning Holiness Church, and he was buried at Thrash Cemetery.

If anyone knew Malik or has information about the shootings on July 12 in Montgomery, please share what you remember.