🌱 1 Dead, 6 Injured In Bama Lanes Shooting + Downtown MLK Parade

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 48 Low: 29.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Montgomery:

1. A Sunday shooting at the Bama Lanes bowling alley in Montgomery left one person dead and six others injured. Police and fire medics responded to a call around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday morning in reference to a shooting at the alley. There, they found 21-year-old Jeffrey Reed of Montgomery with a fatal gunshot wound. Police arrested 23-year-old Tory Johnson of Montgomery for one count of murder, two counts of first-degree assault, and four counts of second-degree assault. (WSFA 12)
2. Celebrate Martin Luther King Day in Montgomery with the city's official parade on Monday, Jan. 17. The parade will take place downtown on Dexter Avenue from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The multitude of bands, floats, and walkers will celebrate the work of Martin Luther King and his legacy of the beloved community. (MLK MGM)
3. The Alabama House is looking to abolish concealed handgun permits as it kicks off the 2022 Legislative Session tomorrow, but Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham is speaking out against the proposed move. As a law enforcement professional, Sheriff Cunningham says he believes public safety would be at risk if the legislation passes, as "anyone would be able to carry a gun with no background check." (Alabama News Network)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Alabama 2022 Legislative Session Begins - Alabama State House (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Missing live music? Here's your mega-guide to upcoming concerts in Montgomery and across Alabama. (AL.com)
• The Montgomery Humane Society is asking for donations as part of the ongoing "Betty White Challenge." (Facebook)
• Animal lovers: join the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museums for daily keeper talks at their African elephant and lion displays. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.