Montgomery Police have made an arrest in the Friday shooting death of 24-year-old Richard Davis of Montgomery. 30-year-old Montgomery resident Davis Soles has been charged with one count of murder after turning himself in Sunday evening. Investigators say the fatal shooting stemmed from an argument between the two men. Soles is reportedly the victim's cousin. He has been placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, under a $75,000 bond.
Murphy Retires
The rumors have been flying for days, but Montgomery Police Chief Kevin Murphy made his retirement official Monday. He insisted though, that the move was not his choice but at the behest of Mayor Todd Strange. At a joint press conference between the two men Mayor Strange outlined some of the reasons for his decision. Murphy, a 28 year veteran of the force, has been placed on paid administrative leave until September 30th. Police Chief of Staff John Brown is now interim police chief.
Copying Records
The director of a Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System says a whistleblower complaint about a VA physician cutting and pasting notes in patient files was correct, but records are being reviewed to make sure that doesn't happen again. Carolyn Lerner of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel sent a letter to the president Monday about whistleblower complaints at several VA facilities, including Montgomery. Lerner said the VA's Office of Medical Inspector determined a pulmonologist copied medical records from prior visits to represent current readings for more than 1,200 patients. Central Alabama VA Director James Talton says the pulmonologist is still with the VA because there was no indication any patient was endangered, but the physician's records are checked periodically to make sure no copying is occurring.
Nigerian ASU Visit
A small delegation of Nigerian government officials visited Alabama State University Monday. The goal of the trip was to meet with President Gwendolyn Boyd and check in on the progress of the more than 40 Nigerian students that enrolled at the university nearly a year ago. Out of the 40 Nigerian students enrolled at ASU, 31 are on the Dean's List.