Arianna Grant, 29, of Montgomery, Alabama, was fatally shot late Friday night, May 15, 2026, in what police are investigating as a domestic‑related murder‑suicide on Simmons Drive. A man at the residence, later identified as Li Spell, died from what authorities believe was a self‑inflicted gunshot wound.
Montgomery Police responded at approximately 11:30 p.m. to the 2900 block of Simmons Drive after reports of a double shooting. Officers found Grant inside the home suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
An adult male was also located at the residence with a critical self‑inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital in life‑threatening condition but later died from his injuries. Investigators confirmed the incident was domestic‑related, though they have not released full details about the relationship between Grant and Spell.
Authorities revealed that Spell had broadcast a confession on Facebook Live prior to the shooting, admitting to killing Grant before turning the gun on himself. The disturbing livestream has since been removed, but it has intensified community grief and concern over domestic violence in Montgomery.
The Montgomery Police Department secured the area, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses. Detectives have not disclosed whether prior domestic‑related calls were linked to the residence. Officials emphasized that the case remains under active investigation and urged anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 215‑STOP or the Montgomery Police Department at 625‑2831.
Grant’s death has left her family and community devastated. Friends described her as a vibrant young woman whose life was cut short in an act of senseless violence. Vigils are being planned to honor her memory, while advocates stress the urgent need for stronger support systems to protect victims of domestic abuse.
