🌱 Montgomery PD Investigate Fatal Shooting + Police Save Local's Life

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Montgomery Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler. High: 54 Low: 35.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and cold. High: 51 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. Montgomery police are searching for the suspect who shot and killed 43-year-old Darius Mitchell of Montgomery on Thursday night, Mar. 16. Police say Darius was shot around 8:00 p.m. in the 5900 block of Welbourne Place. Please call Central Alabama CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP with any relevant information for officers. (AlabamaNews.net)
2. Three Montgomery officers were praised for their efforts to save a woman who was trapped in a vehicle in a pond on Friday, Mar. 17. The officers entered the pond at the 3000 block of Narrow Lane Road "willingly assuming the potential risk” to their safety and rescued the woman. The officers then "performed aid" before she was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. (WSFA 12)
3. Montgomery was named number two on the list of ten housing markets in the U.S. where homes are selling fastest, and the price per square foot has risen the most annually. According to an analysis by Realtor.com, Montgomery's median list price in February was $301,165, and the year-over-year increase in price per square foot was 26.5 percent. Although the home prices in Montgomery are still well below the national average, the prices are attracting many buyer, including from California. And the increase in price per square foot was the second highest on the list, only behind Davenport, Iowa. (USA Today)

Today and tomorrow in Montgomery:

Saturday, March 18

• Arts in Motion 2023 At Kress on Dexter (10:00 AM)
• Pajama Jam! At GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern (6:00 PM)

Sunday, March 19

• Nick Schnebelen Live At Capitol Oyster Bar (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• An adorable dog who loves treats and exercise named Mondo is looking for a loving home! Contact the Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets to apply to adopt or foster Mondo. Or see many more adoptable pets at the local humane society. (Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Woojin Chun of Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet school in Montgomery for being selected as a Finalist for the 2022 Alabama Governor's App Challenge with his app called Astrospacy! As a finalist, Wookin is invited to attend the 2023 Alabama Computer Science Summit for the final judging of the App Challenge on Apr. 17 at the Montgomery Renaissance. (Montgomery Alabama Public Schools - Official Site via Facebook)
• Tickets are now available for singer-songwriter Grace Potter! She will perform live at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre on May 14! (Ticket Master)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!