39-year-old man killed in Montgomery shooting

39-year-old man killed in Montgomery shooting

An investigation is underway after a fatal shooting late Tuesday in Montgomery.

Police on Wednesday identified the victim as Melvin Washington Jr. He was 39 and lived in Montgomery.

Officers and fire medics responded at 10 p.m. to the 800 block of Oak Street on a report of a person shot.

Maj. Saba Coleman said Washington was pronounced dead on the scene.

No additional details have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to call Montgomery police at 334-625-2831, the Secret Witness tip line at 334-625-4000 or Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 205-215-STOP.