The Montgomery community is dealing with a heavy loss right now. A tight-knit circle of family and friends is mourning Eldrick McNeal. His life was cut short in a brutal shooting late Wednesday night. He was just 40 years old when it happened.
The gunfire shattered a quiet neighborhood block right before midnight on June 10, 2026. It all went down in the 3400 block of Texas Street. Officers with the Montgomery Police Department rushed to the scene after getting calls about shots fired.
ffWhen the cops arrived, they found McNeal suffering from a severe gunshot wound. First responders did what they could to save him. Unfortunately, it was too late, and he was pronounced dead right there at the scene.
He was not the only one caught in the crossfire that night. Another man was also shot and seriously hurt during the same incident. Emergency crews rushed him to a local hospital where he is currently fighting for his life with life-threatening injuries.
The sudden loss has completely heartbroken the people who knew McNeal best. His family, friends, and neighbors are trying to process the awful news. Losing someone to a random act of violence leaves a deep sting that is hard to shake.
People across the city are sending their prayers and condolences to the grieving family. Neighbors are leaning on each other to get through this incredibly tough stretch. Everyone is trying their best to honor his memory and keep his name alive.
This tragedy marks a scary trend for the area this year. McNeal’s death is officially recorded as Montgomery’s 21st homicide of 2026. It is a sobering number that reminds everyone how deeply gun violence hurts local families every single day.
