DOTHAN: A 33-year-old Dothan man is facing two counts of attempted murder after police say he opened fire on two people following a confrontation over speeding on a residential street.
According to the Dothan Police Department, officers responded to a shots-fired call on Oct. 16 in the 100 block of Jimmie Lane. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the two victims, a 17-year-old and a 21-year-old.
Investigators said the suspect, identified as Samuel Avery Cook, confronted the victims and accused them of driving too fast down Jimmie Lane. During the confrontation, Cook allegedly assaulted the 17-year-old.Police said Cook damaged the company vehicle and hid it in a field near his residence. Investigators also received reports that Cook had been behaving erratically, with his conduct reportedly escalating before the shooting.
Cook has been charged with two counts of attempted murder in connection with the shooting and one count of first-degree criminal mischief for the damage to his former employer’s vehicle.
He was booked into the Dale County Jail, where he is being held without bond.
