Capital Murder Suspect Captured in Montgomery
Authorities have taken 19-year-old William Jordan Wingard into custody for his alleged role in a fatal shooting.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Crime — General
Police have apprehended 19-year-old William Jordan Wingard, who faces two counts of capital murder in the death of Alan Griffin. Wingard is currently held without bond at the Montgomery County Detention Facility.
Why it matters
The arrest marks a major development in the investigation of the July shooting death that occurred on the 500 block of Woodbrook Drive. Law enforcement sought the suspect for weeks, eventually utilizing a Crime Stoppers reward to assist in the capture.
William Jordan Wingard is currently booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility held without bond. This follows the August arrest of a 17-year-old accomplice who was previously charged in the same shooting death.
The players
William Jordan Wingard
He is a 19-year-old individual who faces two counts of capital murder regarding a robbery and shooting.
Montgomery Police Department
This is the primary local law enforcement agency responsible for investigating crimes and maintaining public safety in the city.
U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force
This federal task force specializes in locating and apprehending dangerous fugitives across multiple jurisdictions.
The details
Wingard was taken into custody after a search that involved the Montgomery Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force. Prosecutors allege that Wingard and his 17-year-old accomplice were both armed with guns during the robbery that resulted in the death of 62-year-old Alan Griffin.
Timeline
The shooting death of Alan Griffin took place on July 27, 2026.
A 17-year-old suspect was arrested in August 2026.
Crime Stoppers issued a $2,500 reward for Wingard in September 2026.
Wingard was booked into the county jail on September 25, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the investigative trajectory established by the 2026 Woodbrook Drive capital murder investigation. It reflects ongoing efforts by local and federal authorities to clear serious violent crime backlogs through multi-agency task force cooperation.
The capture of the suspect concludes a significant search operation that involved a $2,500 reward to incentivize public assistance. Residents in the Woodbrook Drive area may see reduced police activity following the suspect's successful booking into the county jail.
The takeaway
The successful apprehension of the second suspect brings the investigation of this fatal robbery closer to a formal trial. Authorities continue to hold the suspect without bond, signaling the severity of the charges filed against him.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing law enforcement efforts, visit the Crime — General section.
