Terrion Austin

Terrion Austin, a 20-year-old resident of Montgomery, Alabama, was remembered by family and friends following his death in the early spring of 2025. His loved ones gathered to celebrate his life and mourn his passing at a funeral service held at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, West Campus, on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Following the service, he was laid to rest in Eastwood Cemetery. Though his life was cut short, his memory was honored as a precious gift by those who knew and loved him.

On the evening of Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the calm was broken by gunfire in north Montgomery. At approximately 7:20 p.m., Montgomery police and fire medics responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Alabama River Parkway and North Pass Road. Upon arrival, they discovered Terrion Austin suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was in critical condition and immediately transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment. For three days, he fought for his life, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries on March 7, 2025. Some records cite March 6 as the date of his passing.

The Montgomery Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the fatal shooting, which marked the city's 10th homicide case of 2025. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division began working to piece together the circumstances that led to Terrion's death, carefully evaluating all available evidence. In the weeks following the shooting, police had not publicly identified a motive or any suspects in the case.

There was a delay in the public notification of Terrion's death and the subsequent homicide investigation. On April 7, a month after he died, the Montgomery Police Department officially confirmed the case was being investigated as a homicide. A department spokesperson issued an apology for the delay, stating, “We sincerely apologize for any delay in public notification and are taking immediate steps to ensure that such delays do not occur in the future. Our mission is to provide transparent and timely public safety information to all Montgomery citizens, and we are committed to upholding that standard moving forward.” The spokesperson also noted that the department's investigators had been diligently working the case to ensure a successful prosecution of the person responsible. Police Chief Darryl J. Graboys personally attempted to contact Terrion's family regarding the case after learning of the notification issue.

As of April 2025, the investigation into Terrion Austin's murder remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been announced, and no suspects have been publicly named. The circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been released by authorities.

The Montgomery Police Department continues to appeal to the public for assistance in solving this crime. They urge anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward and share what they know. Information can be provided by contacting CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP, the Secret Witness Line at 334-625-4000, or the Montgomery Police Department directly at 334-625-2831. Callers can remain anonymous. Terrion's family and community are still waiting for answers and for justice to be served.