The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fire incident that has turned out to be a homicide.Â
According to WSFA, the incident had been reported as a possible accident until an autopsy found that the victim was killed by gunshot.Â
The fire took place at the 3500 block of Fairground Road around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, prompting a response from firefighters. The victim was found and later identified as Jacqueline Best, 39, of Montgomery.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Montgomery Police Department at 334-241-2651 or the department's Investigations Department at 334-625-2831 or 334-625-2843.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers can be contacted at the 215-STOP (7867) 24-hour tip line, 1-833-AL1-STOP or download the P3-tips app.
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