Teen Arrested for Triple Homicide at Tienda Los Hermanos in Montgomery
Jarques Butler Charged in Fatal Shooting of Father, Son, and Family Friend
According to the True Crime News, an 18-year-old named Jarques Butler was arrested on July 2 for capital murder, nearly a month after a shooting at Tienda Los Hermanos, a Hispanic grocery store. The shooting on June 4 killed Daniel Lopez, 20, his father Romero Lopez, 40, and their family friend George Elijah Jr., 50. Police found Daniel and Elijah dead at the scene, while Romero died later at the hospital. Jarques Butler is charged with two counts of capital murder, and a third charge is expected soon.
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Community Reeling After Triple Homicide at Tienda Los Hermanos – Reward Offered for Information
The community is deeply shaken by this tragedy. Central Alabama Crime Stoppers offered a $40,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed called the incident a “terrible situation” and stressed that such violence “cannot be excused.” He noted that similar stores are often targeted because thieves think they have more cash. Sadly, Tienda Los Hermanos was robbed again on June 30, with some money stolen from a donation box for the Lopez family.