The Montgomery Police Department is investigating homicide following the death of 25-year-old Keunte Townsend of Montgomery.
On Saturday, February 25, 2023, at approximately 10:45 a.m., paramedics from the Montgomery Police Department and Fire Department responded to a report of a man shot in the area of Collinwood Drive and West Woodland Drive, according to a statement from Montgomery Police Department. Police found Townsend, who had suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Townsend was taken to a local hospital for treatment where he was pronounced dead.
An adult female victim, who suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, was also located at a local hospital, according to the statement. It was determined that the crime had occurred in the same area.
According to a police statement, the circumstances surrounding the shooting are being investigated. Officials said no additional information is available to release in connection with this ongoing investigation.
Police ask anyone with information related to this murder to contact Crimestoppers at 215-STOP, Secret Witness at 625-4000, or MPD at 625-2831.
