Montgomery police launched a homicide investigation early on April 5, 2026, after officers were dispatched at 3:45 a.m. to the 4100 block of Piedmont Drive in response to a report of a person shot. When officers arrived, they found 29‑year‑old Jamichael Manora suffering from a life‑threatening gunshot wound outside a residence on the block.
Emergency responders transported Manora to a nearby hospital, where medical staff attempted to stabilize him. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Police confirmed that the shooting occurred in the early‑morning hours and that no additional victims were located at the scene.
A preliminary investigation determined that the shooting was domestic‑related, though authorities have not publicly disclosed the exact nature of the relationship between the victim and the suspect. Detectives processed the area for evidence and interviewed individuals connected to the residence as they worked to establish the sequence of events leading up to the shooting.
Police identified 29‑year‑old William Samuel Slater as the suspect and detained him at the scene. Investigators stated that Slater was immediately taken into custody without incident as officers gathered statements and secured the area. The rapid arrest suggested that police had clear information linking him to the shooting.
Slater was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility, where he was formally charged with murder. Jail records indicated that he was booked shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Sunday and held without bond. Authorities noted that the investigation remained active as detectives continued reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Montgomery police have urged anyone with additional information to contact investigators or CrimeStoppers as they work to finalize the case. Officials emphasized that while the incident was domestic in nature, community cooperation remains essential to ensuring a complete and accurate account of the events that led to the death of Jamichael Manora.