DOTHAN: 09:55 AM. Dothan 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident in the 2700 block of Ross Clark Circle. In the Double Tree parking lot.
On arrival Dothan Police found a male subject who received a gunshot wound and is deceased. A black male is reported to have fled on foot.
A complete examination has not been done to determine for sure gunshot wound. Investigators have to make sure all documented before moving body.
Dothan Fire and Pilcher Ambulance on the scene along with multiple Dothan Police Officers and Criminal Investigators. Dothan Police Chief Will Benny and Dothan Police Major Will Glover are on the scene.
K-9 Track teams and WASP ( Wiregrass Aviation Support ) are in the air and on land searching for suspect.
Anyone with information call Dothan Police, 334-793-0215.
UPDATED @ 12:02 PM
it has been confirmed this is a murder.
UPDATED @ 2:08 PM
The suspect has been taken into custody at Stonewood and Fortner Street. The suspect has been transported to Dothan Police Criminal Investigation Division.
RSN does know the name of the victim and family has probably been notified. However until I can get up with Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd to confirm family notification RSN is going to withold name.
UPDATED @ 2:52 PM
Dothan Police Patrol Officers spread out in the area searching for suspect. The patrol officers also searched for anyone who might have video of anyone running.
Dothan Police questioned and detained two suspects at Bojangle’s. A Dothan Police Patrol Officer spotted a suspect at Stonewood and Fortner Street. In minutes multiple officers were on the scene with him. The suspect was transported to Dothan Police Criminal Investigation Division. Dothan Police Chief Will Benny and Dothan Police Major Will Glover have been on the scene and Dothan Police headquarters very much involved in the investigation.
No suspect names have been released at this time.
