Christopher Damond Sankey, 34, was fatally shot on the afternoon of January 1, 2022, in Montgomery, Alabama. The shooting occurred about 3:11 p.m. near Mobile Road and Beecher Street. Born in Montgomery on March 10, 1987, to Michael and Lakettia Abro, Sankey attended Carver Senior High School and was remembered by family and friends for his generous spirit, inquisitive mind, and artistic skills. He is survived by his parents, siblings, and children.

The Montgomery Police Department’s investigation identified a suspect. Ja’Michael Tyler, 32, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Task Force and charged with capital murder; he was held at the Montgomery County Detention Facility. If anyone has information about Sankey, his movements that day, or the shooting, please come forward.