Gov. Kay Ivey and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed have now had a conversation regarding the mass shooting that killed two people and left 12 others injured, some critically.

Ivey posted on X that she and Reed talked by phone this morning.

Ivey said in her post, “I reiterated what I said in my message Monday and that is that the state will do our very best to support local efforts. The state is a partner, just as I want locals to be a partner to us in combatting crime!”

Reed has also posted to X, saying “Thank you, Governor Kay Ivey for the conversation this morning. Montgomery is committed to doing our part — and we welcome the state’s partnership — as we tackle crime and build stronger, safer communities together.”

Action 8 News contacted the governor’s Communications Director Gina Maiol

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