Fred Montgomery was 33 when he was fatally shot in South Memphis on the evening of May 13, 2016. The death was classified as a homicide. He was remembered by family and friends as outgoing, playful, and protective, and as a devoted father to two sons.

A Hamilton High School graduate from the class of 2001, Montgomery worked as an HVAC technician and had been employed by several local businesses. A memorial service was held at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis where family and community members gathered to honor him.

No arrests have been announced and authorities have not released information about suspects; the investigation remains open. If anyone has information about what happened that night in South Memphis, please come forward.