According to the Montgomery Police Department, officers were dispatched shortly before 2 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following reports of a shooting in the 5700 block of Eagle Circle. When officers arrived, they discovered that the victim was no longer at the scene.
Investigators later responded to a local hospital, where they learned that a young man had been brought in with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Despite medical efforts, he died from his injuries. Police subsequently determined that the victim had been shot on Eagle Circle.
On Friday, November 13, authorities publicly identified the victim as Tristan Lewis, 19, of Montgomery. His identification brought confirmation to a case that had initially left the victim’s identity unknown.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear. Police have not announced a motive, identified a suspect, or reported an arrest in connection with the fatal incident. Investigators have also not released additional details about what may have happened before the gunfire.
For Tristan’s family, friends, and loved ones, his death represents a devastating loss at a young age. As they face the difficult days ahead, the investigation continues, with authorities seeking information that could help explain what happened.
Montgomery police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP or the Montgomery Police Department at 334-625-2831.
The case remains under investigation as the community awaits further answers.