Rufus McCants

Image from the Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Facebook page. 

The Montgomery Police Department is asking for the public's help in the case of the unsolved murder of a 67-year-old man in 2022. 

A $2,500 cash reward is being offered by Central Alabama CrimeStoppers for information that could lead to answers. 

"Investigators say on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at about 11:55 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1300 block of North Ripley Street, Montgomery, Alabama, in reference to a subject shot," said a post on CrimeStoppers' social media. 

"Upon arrival, an adult male was located, the male identified as Rufus McCants, 67, of Montgomery, sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. McCants was transported to a local hospital for treatment where he was later pronounced deceased."

It was later learned that the the shooting took place at an "undetermined" location.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Montgomery Police Department at 334-241-2651 or the department’s investigations division 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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