Man charged with assault for Montgomery shooting

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MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - A man is facing assault charges after a shooting that happened in Montgomery, according to officials with the Montgomery Police Department.

Capt. Regina Duckett says Laeric Davis, 21, is charged with one count of first-degree assault following the July 31 shooting.

The shooting took place in the 3600 block of Castle Ridge. Duckett says officers located an adult male victim at the scene who had sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.

During the course of the investigation, Davis was identified as the suspect. Davis was taken into custody Thursday by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, according to Duckett.

Davis was taken to the Montgomery County Detention Facility under a $30,000 bond.