4100 Block of Troy Highway
Montgomery, Alabama
FROM CENTRAL
ALBAMA CRIMESTOPPERS
The Montgomery Police Department notified Central Alabama CrimeStoppers and advised they identified and arrested a suspect involved in the fatal June triple shooting that left three victims dead. Police originally requested the public’s help and were asking anyone with details or information to please come forward.
Investigators say on Tuesday evening, June 4, 2024, just before 9:00 p.m., police and medics responded to the 4100 block of Troy Highway, Montgomery, AL, in reference to a shooting. Police located three victims at a local business which has been identified by local media as Tienda Los Hermanos, a local grocery store. Three victims were located on the scene and sustained life-threatening gunshot wounds. Two victims were pronounced deceased on the scene and one other was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced deceased.
The victims were identified by investigators as George Elijah Jr., 50, and Daniel Lopez, 20, who died at the scene. Romero Lopez, 43, succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.
Investigators say Jarques Qushawn Butler, 18, was identified as a suspect in this ongoing investigation and has been charged with two counts of capital murder. Butler was taken into custody by law enforcement on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Montgomery, Alabama, and was apprehended after fleeing law enforcement on foot. Butler was transported to Montgomery County Detention Facility where he is currently being held without bail.
The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are available for release at this time.
CrimeStoppers greatly appreciates the support of the community, local government, area media, Lamar Advertising, and law enforcement for working tirelessly to ensure the suspect involved in this senseless act was charged and placed behind bars.
This is yet another example of the community, media, and law enforcement working together to solve crime.
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