MONTEVALLO, Ala. — Authorities have identified the man who was fatally shot in Montevallo over the weekend. Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans confirmed Monday that the victim was 26-year-old Cedric Jacquese Carter of Birmingham’s Ensley community. The shooting took place late Saturday night and has left investigators searching for answers.
According to the Montevallo Police Department, officers were dispatched around 9:38 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 200 block of Graham Street. When they arrived, they found Carter lying in the street with a single gunshot wound to the head. Emergency crews immediately began life-saving efforts, but despite their attempts, Carter was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
Police said the shooting occurred in the roadway, though the exact circumstances remain unclear. Investigators spent several hours at the scene collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses, but no motive has been determined. The area, normally quiet and residential, was blocked off by crime scene tape as officers worked to piece together what led to the deadly encounter.
As of Monday, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not released any information about potential suspects. Montevallo Police say they are pursuing multiple leads and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses. The department emphasized that the investigation remains active and urged the public to come forward with any information that could help solve the case.
News of the shooting has spread quickly through the Montevallo and Ensley communities, where friends and family are mourning Carter’s loss. Loved ones have described him as a kind and easygoing young man whose life ended far too soon. Social media posts honoring his memory have flooded timelines, reflecting both heartbreak and frustration over the senseless act of violence.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Montevallo Police Sgt. Pete Reese at 205-665-1264. Callers may remain anonymous. Investigators say community cooperation is crucial in identifying those responsible. As the search for answers continues, Carter’s death serves as another painful reminder of the human toll of gun violence — one that has left a family grieving and a community shaken.