MONTGOMERY, AL – Montgomery police have confirmed that three individuals, including a 15-year-old boy, were killed in separate but violent incidents that occurred between Thursday and Saturday across the city.

The victims have been identified as:

• Brantley McNabb, 15
• Malik Benson, 27
• Dekeith Whatley, 26

The first fatal shooting took place on Thursday, July 10, at approximately 2:41 p.m., when officers and fire medics responded to the 1100 block of Air Base Boulevard following a report of a gunshot victim.

Brantley McNabb, a young teenager, was found at the scene and was pronounced dead shortly after emergency personnel arrived.

Two additional homicides occurred Saturday afternoon, July 12, in what authorities believe were related shootings.

First responders were dispatched around 3:55 p.m. to reports of gunfire in two separate locations: the 400 block of North California Street and the 2700 block of Upper Wetumpka Road.

At the first scene, officers located Malik Benson, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Shortly afterward, authorities found Dekeith Whatley with gunshot wounds on Upper Wetumpka Road.

Despite medical efforts, Whatley also succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators have not yet released details regarding the circumstances or possible motives behind the shootings, but have confirmed that the Saturday incidents are believed to be connected.

The Montgomery Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward.

Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (334) 215-STOP, to Montgomery detectives at (334) 625-2831, or through the Secret Witness tip line at (334) 625-4000.

The investigations remain active and ongoing.