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Two arrested after Aug. 2 shootings in Huntsville; police name one victim

Huntsville police said two men are in custody following two separate shootings near Jordan Lane and Mastin Lake Road on the morning of Aug. 2; the investigation remains open.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 12, 2026, 5:52 p.m. ETWritten Aug 15, 2026, 5:36 p.m. ET
police said two separate shootings occurred on the morning of Aug. 2, 2026, near Jordan Lane and Mastin Lake Road in , Alabama. The said the finding of two separate shootings is based on evidence collected by its investigators. The department released the name of one victim, Vontrelle Moore. Police have not released any further information about other people affected. Casualty figures in this case are those stated by the . According to the department's account of the timeline, moments after the first shooting on Jordan Lane, a vehicle leaving that area was fired upon by individuals at a business across the street. Police have given the location at the level of the . The cause and circumstances of the shootings have not been determined, and the investigation is developing. The said two men are : . No further details of the case against them were provided in the material available. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. Information, photos or video can be submitted through HPD's Community Request; contact Investigator Woods at 256-746-4136 or Investigator Nordan at 256-564-8003; anonymous tips can be given to Area Crime Stoppers by calling 53-CRIME.

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