🌱 MPD Investigates Shooting Of Juvenile + Local Arrested For Murder

Hey, everybody. Rose Mendez here with your fresh copy of the Montgomery Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, but cool. High: 58 Low: 34.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sun. High: 63 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting incident here in Montgomery that injured a juvenile on Saturday night, Mar. 11, in the 3000 block of Atlanta Highway. Officials said that the juvenile victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (WSFA)
2. Montgomery police arrested and charged 28-year-old Roderick Owens Jr. with capital murder in connection to the death of 31-year-old McArthur Washington III. On Sunday, Mar. 12, Washington was declared dead at the scene due to gunshot wounds on the 4200 block of Hartford Street. (Montgomery Advertiser)
3. Riley Tate Wilson, a 15-year-old Montgomery native, shocked the judges of NBC’s “The Voice” when he performed Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own.” All four judges turned their chairs by the end of Wilson's performance. Wilson joins fellow Montgomery resident D. Smooth, who was selected to be on Clarkson’s team last week. (WSFA)

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Today and tomorrow in Montgomery:

Tuesday, March 14

• VegOut Montgomery At E.A.T. South (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 15

• Know Your Community Walks: Old Cloverdale Community Garden And Cloverdale Trail At 1128 Woodward Avenue (9:00 AM)
• Trivia Night: March Madness At Common Bond Brewers (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Alabama lawmakers plan to vote on HB-15, which would remove the state’s grocery tax, during the current legislative session. Currently, the tax is four percent, which does not include local taxes. (WSFA)
• The City of Montgomery announced that SLE Rodeo Weekend will take place Mar. 17 through Mar. 19 at the Garrett Coliseum. Click here for the full schedule. (City of Montgomery via Twitter)
• Montgomery developer and philanthropist Jim Wilson III died in his home in Montgomery after a brief illness on Saturday, Mar. 11. The 59-year-old Montgomery native leaves a legacy of business and civic achievements all across the state. (Alabama News)

That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with a new update!

— 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!