TROY, Ala. (WDNews) – A Pike County judge has ordered Adrian Moultry Jr. to remain in jail following a bond hearing under Aniah’s Law related to the fatal shooting of Nyreesh Smith earlier this month.
On May 22, Moultry appeared before District Judge Steven Curtis in Pike County District Court. Moultry is charged with murder in the May 3 killing of Smith, which occurred during a party on Dunn Circle in Troy. District Attorney James Tarbox represented the state.
Testimony revealed that Moultry was out on bond for separate felony drug charges in both Pike and Dale counties at the time of the shooting. Witnesses testified that Moultry was dressed in black, wearing a hoodie and a mask when he approached Smith during the party. Authorities said that after police responded to a noise complaint, Moultry walked up to Smith and fired four shots. He then stood over Smith and fired twice more.
The incident was captured on video surveillance at the party location. Moultry was reportedly identified in the footage after pulling down his mask and hoodie before the shooting. Multiple witnesses also confirmed his identity to investigators.
District Attorney Tarbox praised the court’s decision, stating, “The State contended that Defendant Moultry is a danger to public safety and has proven that he is not going to conform his conduct to our community standards, as evidenced by his now three pending felony charges in two counties. We are grateful that the court has agreed with our arguments in this matter.”
Moultry will remain held at the Pike County Jail. The Pike County District Attorney’s Office expressed its appreciation to the Troy Police Department, Troy Fire and Rescue, and the Pike County Coroner for their continued efforts in the case.
Officials noted that no further details will be released while the case remains active.
