The recent release on bail of an Alabama man accused of attempted murder has ignited a wave of anger among local residents who feel justice demands his continued detention. The accused, involved in a violent incident that tragically resulted in two deaths and 12 injuries, was freed, much to the dismay of those who believe the severity of his alleged crimes warrants remaining in custody.

This alarming episode unfolded on the night of October 4, shortly after 11:30 p.m., in the aftermath of the Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic college football game held in Montgomery, Alabama. The gathering, meant to be a celebration of college spirit, quickly turned into a scene of chaos and bloodshed.

Montgomery Police Chief Jim Graboys provided insight into the incident, revealing that among the 14 victims, only one was the actual target. This revelation underscores the indiscriminate nature of the violence, as multiple individuals in the crowd reacted by pulling out weapons and firing. “This incident began with a targeted individual, leading to an exchange of gunfire,” Graboys explained. “In the ensuing confusion, numerous people in the vicinity began discharging their own firearms.”

The suspect, 19-year-old Javorick Whiting, was booked into custody by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. His photograph, released by authorities, serves as a stark reminder of the event’s gravity and the community’s ongoing quest for justice. As the legal process unfolds, the community remains vigilant, calling for measures that ensure public safety and accountability.

Booking picture of 19-year-old Javorick Whiting. (Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office)

Javorick Whiting, 19, one of the several suspects, including juveniles, was arrested on Oct. 16 and charged with attempted murder in relation to the Oct. 4 incident.

After being taken into custody, a judge set bond at $60,000, which Whiting was able to post on Oct. 17 through a bail bond company, court records obtained by Fox News Digital show.

Following public outcry, the Montgomery County district attorney filed a motion to increase Whiting’s bond, writing that the current bond is “woefully inadequate.”

This image taken from video provided by WSFA shows the scene after a shooting earlier Saturday in downtown Montgomery, Ala., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.  (WSFA via AP)

“The current bond amount is woefully inadequate to protect the public from this dangerous and violent criminal,” the DA’s office wrote.

The DA’s office wrote that Whiting’s actions show he’s a “danger to the community” and should remain behind bars.

Read the motion to increase bond here:

Republican Gov. Kay Ivey expressed her frustrations in a Facebook post.

“Today, we learn that one of the four suspects has been released back onto the streets,” Ivey wrote on Oct. 20. “This is exactly the legal loophole that I and many in the Legislature sought to close when I signed the Safe Alabama package. Next May, all Alabama voters will have a chance to end mandatory bail for those suspected of attempted murder by voting to expand Aniah’s Law. I will not forget today’s troubling news when casting my vote.”

Aniah’s Law was passed in 2019 in honor of Aniah Blanchard, who was murdered in 2019 by someone who was out on bond for violent offenses. The law allows judges and prosecutors to request and deny bail for offenses such as kidnapping, murder, rape and aggravated child abuse.

Lawmakers recently passed legislation which would add attempted murder to the list of eligible charges in Aniah’s Law.

Javorick Whiting as he was taken into custody by the Montgomery Police Department. (Montgomery Police Department)

Graboys was also among those who advocated for an expansion to Aniah’s Law.

“We need assistance, both legislatively and in the judicial system, about what we’re going to do. I think Aniah’s Law has been a great law, but maybe it’s to be expanded,” he said, according to the Alabama Reflector. “Maybe people need to use the discretion that Aniah’s Law gives them to hold people for trial when they’ve been arrested for violent felonies.”