Tag: Alvin Holmes

“Gump” Cover-Up?

By Michael March 2, 2016 Off

“The Gump,” as Montgomery, Alabama is affectionately called by Montgomery Nites, is once again accused of covering up a police shooting. As is often the case, this shooting has led to the death of a Black man, born and raised in “The Gump.”

Last week, Greg Gunn was gunned down in “The Gump,” less than twenty-five steps from his front door by an unnamed officer representing “The Gump.” read more

Montgomery Police Kill Kappa

By Michael March 1, 2016 Off

Montgomery, Alabama, the cradle of the Confederacy and birthplace of the civil rights movement has joined a growing list of American cities. A list it probably wishes it could avoid. The city now has an unexplained shooting death of a Black man by a white police officer.

Last week, a police officer shot and killed Greg Gunn, 58 years-old. Gunn was walking home from a late night card game Wednesday morning sometime after 3:00 am when he was stopped by an officer. read more