Published: Jan. 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM CST
Article courtesy of: wsfa.com Man convicted of 2015 fatal road rage shooting in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – A Montgomery County man has been convicted of a deadly 2015 shooting tied to a road rage incident.
District Attorney Azzie Oliver announced Thursday that Darrell Moorer pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting death of Jamie Lightsey, a cold case that had remained unsolved for nearly a decade.
The incident happened on April 1 of that year.
According to evidence from the case, it stemmed from a minor car accident that day in a business parking lot in the 3500 block of Woodley Road which led to an argument between Moorer and Lightsey.
As Lightsey was leaving the area, Moorer followed her into a nearby neighborhood.
Witnesses said they saw Lightsey driving down the street when Moorer pulled up beside her and fired shots into her vehicle, striking her in the head.
Lightsey died from her injuries before law enforcement arrived, and Moorer fled the scene.
The Montgomery Police Department obtained a description of Moorer’s car and begin its investigation, but after years of interviewing witnesses and possible suspects, the case went cold and was transferred to the Montgomery County Cold Case Unit.
In 2023, CrimeStoppers received a tip that linked Moorer to the incident. Moorer was taken into custody shortly after and charged with Lightsey’s murder.
Upon pleading guilty to the fatal shooting, Moorer was sentenced to 24 years in prison by Judge Monet Gaines.
“This case is a testament to the commitment of local law enforcement to ensuring justice for victims of violent crime, no matter how long it takes,” DA Azzie Olive said in a statement. “This conviction also showcases the power of community and how citizens are actively engaged in the safety of our city.
“CrimeStoppers’ efforts to highlight Ms. Lightsey’s murder via social media and elsewhere produced leads that were turned over to cold case investigators, verified, and ultimately resulted in Darrell Moorer’s conviction.
“My heart is with Jamie Lightsey’s family as this long and painful chapter comes to a close. While no verdict can ever undo the loss they have endured, I hope this conviction brings some measure of peace and validation after so many years of unanswered questions. Your loved one has not been forgotten, and justice — though delayed — has finally spoken.”
