Three killed in shooting at Montgomery grocery store linked to string of robberies

Three people were killed at a small grocery store in Montgomery, Alabama. This happened after a series of robberies targeting Latino-owned businesses in the city. The shooting took place at Tienda Los Hermanos, a grocery store in the south side of the city. The mayor had asked the city council to support a $6 million program to address crime in Montgomery. The mayor, Steven Reed, promised to use all resources to find the criminals responsible for targeting Latino businesses in the community. The police received a report of gunfire before 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Two people were found dead at the scene, and a third person died in the hospital. The victims included family members and a person who was just shopping and visiting the store. The police are investigating if this shooting is linked to other crimes against Latino-owned businesses. Maribel Lopez, who claimed to be an owner of the store, mentioned that her brother and nephew were among the deceased. She emphasized the importance of speaking up and uniting as a community to address the issue. City officials acknowledged the need to build trust with the community and improve responses to calls, especially from the Latino community. The city is working on enhancing response times throughout Montgomery.