Homicide
Victim: Deontae Vickers
400 Block of Finley Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama
Case: MPD23-05162023-A
CENTRAL ALABAMA CRIMESTOPPERS
The Montgomery Police Department notified Central Alabama CrimeStoppers and advised they have identified and charged the suspect involved in the May 13, 2023, homicide.
On Sunday, May 13, 2023, at about 5:23 p.m. police responded to the 400 block of Finley Avenue in reference to shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, units located an adult female who sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. The victim was identified as Deontae Vickers, 34, of Montgomery.
Investigators requested assistance from CrimeStoppers on May 15, 2023, and a $1,000.00 cash reward was offered for information regarding the investigation.
CrimeStoppers received a number of tips, and the original press release received a heavy amount of engagement from the media and our local community. As a result of this overwhelming response, investigators say a tipster provided information that identified the suspect. The tipster’s information was crucial in the investigation. As a result of this anonymous tipster’s information, the suspect was identified and charged.
Investigators say Nyeiasha Lykes, 23, of Montgomery, was identified as the suspect and charged with murder on May 17, 2023, and placed into police custody. Lykes is currently being held at Montgomery County Detention Facility under no bond.
Central Alabama Crimestoppers will be providing a $1,000.00 cash reward to the anonymous tipster that led to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
You too could receive a cash reward! If you have any information regarding the identity of wanted suspects or the whereabouts of wanted fugitives, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (251-7867) or download our P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with Investigators in case there is a follow-up question. Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward!
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