On the evening of April 6, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama, 18-year-old Vincent Grider was fatally wounded in a shooting on Gatsby Drive, just off Zelda Road. The shooting happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. A young boy was also shot; both victims were taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Vincent, known as Marquize, later died and the Montgomery Police Department has opened a homicide investigation.

Vincent had graduated from J.A.G. High School in May 2025 and worked for the City of Montgomery. Family described him as a determined young man, a phenomenal son, an amazing brother, an exceptional uncle, and a noble friend, remembered for his affectionate smile and gracious spirit. No arrests, suspect descriptions, or motive have been released, and the condition of the juvenile victim has not been disclosed.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Montgomery Police Department or CrimeStoppers.