On April 12, 2026, just after midnight, 21-year-old Tori Kelly Jr. was found on Wares Ferry Road in Montgomery, Alabama, suffering a fatal gunshot wound. His death was one of four homicides the city recorded over a 48-hour period that weekend. The Montgomery Police Chief said the weekend killings were not connected and noted the belief that in each case the victim and the perpetrator were acquainted, suggesting Kelly’s shooting was not random.

No public announcements have been made identifying a suspect or announcing an arrest in Kelly’s case; an arrest was reported in one of the other weekend homicides but officials described that as unrelated. Authorities have released no motive or detailed circumstances surrounding the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who knew Tori, witnessed activity on Wares Ferry Road that night, or has information relevant to the case is asked to come forward.