Montgomery Police Arrest Four More in Shóotîng That Left Woman Paralyzed

Montgomery, AL – Montgomery police have arrested four additional suspects in connection with a shóotîng that left a Montgomery woman paralyzed, bringing the total number of arrests to five. The suspects, all from Prattville or Millbrook, are believed to be involved in the incident that has heightened concerns about public safety due to its seemingly random nature.

The victim, Amy Dicks, 43, was sitting in her vehicle at a red light on Atlanta Highway when she was shót. Police have described her as an "innocent bystander" with no connection to the men charged in the case.

Acting Police Chief John Hall provided an update on the investigation during a Tuesday afternoon news conference at City Hall, indicating that more charges and arrests could follow.

The suspects arrested are:

• Javarius Anderson, 22, of Prattville: Charged with two counts of discharging a fîrearm into an occupied vehicle and assàûlt. He is currently held in the Montgomery County Detention Facility under bonds totaling $90,000.
• Je’Kwon Foster, 20, of Prattville: Charged with discharging a fîrearm into an unoccupied vehicle. He is held under a $15,000 bond.
• Ji’Mecya Ford, 19, of Prattville: Charged with discharging a fîrearm into an unoccupied vehicle. He is also held under a $15,000 bond.
• Tyrone Davis Jr., 18, of Millbrook: Charged with discharging a fîrearm into an unoccupied vehicle. He is held under a $15,000 bond.
• Michael Johnson, 20, of Prattville: Arrested on Sunday, charged with two counts of discharging a fîrearm into an occupied vehicle and assàûlt. He has posted bonds totaling $90,000 and is no longer in detention.

Anderson, Foster, Ford, and Davis were apprehended on Tuesday with assistance from the United States Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force.

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on April 12, when Dicks was stopped at a red light in the 5500 block of Atlanta Highway. She was struck by a bullèt, resulting in paralysis. Her mother, Freida Owens, spoke about the incident at a recent Montgomery City Council meeting.

According to Acting Police Chief Hall, the suspects were traveling in two vehicles, with occupants of both cars allegedly shóotîng at each other. Major Saba Coleman, spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department, noted that an extensive investigation led to the arrests.

The suspects' lack of Montgomery residency initially complicated the investigation. However, traffic cameras in the area provided crucial evidence. "A group of individuals committed a heînous act, and Amy Dicks got caught in the middle," Hall said.

Chief Hall also commended the public and various law enforcement agencies for their assistance. "Without the help of the public, we would not have been able to crack this case," he said. "We were able to develop leads, take those leads, gather evidence, and ultimately secure warrants."

As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward, hoping to bring full justice to this tragic case.