On July 4, 2021, Melbourne Trey Johnson III, a 31-year-old critical care paramedic, was fatally shot in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a husband and father in a blended family of six children; the youngest was one week old at the time.

The Montgomery Police Department investigated the shooting and made an arrest in the days following the homicide. Johnson was remembered by family, friends, and colleagues as a loving and devoted father and an exceptional paramedic whose work served the community he cared for. Memorial services were held to celebrate his life.

If anyone knew Melbourne, his family, or has information about the events of July 4, 2021, please come forward to help the family and investigators.