Suspect’s charge upgraded after Montgomery shooting victim dies

Saquavion Denard is charged with murder after a Montgomery victim who was shot in the head...
Saquavion Denard is charged with murder after a Montgomery victim who was shot in the head Saturday night died Wednesday.(Source: Montgomery County Detention Facility)
Published: Feb. 17, 2022 at 11:58 AM CST|Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 5:14 PM CST

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police have upgraded the charges in shooting following the victim’s death.

According to Capt. Saba Coleman, Saquavion Denard, 18, is charged with murder in the death of Jarvis Lockley.

The shooting happened on Saturday around 2:59 p.m. in the 3200 block of Virginia Pine Lane. At the scene, officers and medics found Lockley suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

According to the arrest affidavit, Lockley suffered a gunshot wound to his head.

Coleman said Lockley was pronounced dead Wednesday.

Denard remains in the Montgomery County Detention Facility under a $1.5 million bail.

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