The recent shooting of Keith Holmes by U.S. Marshals in Buffalo has taken an unexpected turn, as authorities now link him to a homicide investigation in Rochester. The Rochester Police Department has confirmed that Holmes, a 30-year-old resident of Rochester, is a person of interest in the murder of Majesty Montgomerya 29-year-old woman whose body was discovered in Yates County on May 8.
The incident began on June 8, 2026when a U.S. Marshals task force attempted to execute a federal warrant at a residence on Glenwood Avenue in Buffalo. Holmes opened fire on the officers, who returned fire, striking and injuring him. Holmes was subsequently transported to the Erie County Medical Centerwhere he remains under treatment. No law enforcement officers were injured during the exchange of gunfire.
Background of Keith Holmes
Court records reveal that Holmes was on federal probation after serving a four-year sentence for fentanyl sales and gun charges out of Augusta, Maine. His sentence was among the 1,499 cases commuted by President Biden in . Holmes, also known as “August,” has a history of criminal activity, which has now brought him under the scrutiny of Rochester police in connection with Montgomery’s murder.
The Disappearance and Discovery of Majesty Montgomery
Majesty Montgomery was reported missing by her family on May 7. The following day, her body was found buried on a property in Yates County. Captain Frank Umbrino of the Rochester Police Major Crimes Unit described the discovery, stating, “Walking the property, we found an area that just didn’t look right. We started digging and lo and behold, we did find the body of Majesty buried several feet underground.”
Detectives believe that Montgomery was killed at a home on Austin Street in Rochester before her body was transported and buried in Yates County. The exact cause of her death has not been released by the authorities. The family of Majesty Montgomery, including her cousin Tony Montgomeryhas expressed their devastation over the loss. Tony Montgomery shared his grief with 132 WHAMsaying, “Everything is just grief now, day by day. It’s pain, it hurts.”
The Connection Between Holmes and Montgomery
While Holmes has not been officially named a suspect in Montgomery’s death, law enforcement sources indicate that Rochester police want to question him in connection with the case. The family of Majesty Montgomery is eager to find answers and determine if Holmes had any involvement in her tragic demise. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to uncover the full extent of the connection between Holmes and the homicide.
The shooting of Keith Holmes and his potential link to the Rochester homicide case have raised numerous questions and highlighted the complexities of the ongoing investigation. As more information comes to light, the community awaits answers and justice for Majesty Montgomery.
