Jaylan Saunders

Jaylan Saunders was a 16-year-old Black male from Montgomery, Alabama. His life was brought to a tragic and premature end during the winter of 2019, leaving a community to mourn the loss of a teenager.

On January 24, 2019, Jaylan was killed. The homicide occurred inside his own home, a residence located on the 1100 block of Hill Street in Montgomery. The circumstances of his death prompted an immediate response from local law enforcement.

The Montgomery Police Department launched a full homicide investigation into the death of Jaylan Saunders. Detectives worked the case, pursuing leads and gathering evidence in an effort to bring accountability for the killing. Their investigation was ultimately successful in identifying the individual or individuals they believed were responsible.

As a result of the police investigation, one or more arrests were made in connection with Jaylan's homicide. The case has since been turned over to the justice system for legal proceedings. The matter is currently in litigation.