(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m., officers with the Dothan Police Department, along with personnel from Dothan Fire and Rescue, responded to the 2800 block of Fortner Street following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, first responders located three adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. All three individuals received medical treatment for their injuries.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, Brandon Dashawn Grubbs, 25, of Headland, Alabama, has been arrested and charged with one count of Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Dwelling, one count of Discharging a Firearm into an Unoccupied Vehicle, and one count of Assault First Degree.
Grubbs was booked into the Houston County Jail where he is being held without bond. Additional charges are pending as the investigation continues.
One count Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Dwelling One count Discharging a Firearm into an Unoccupied Vehicle One count of Assault First Degree All Charges are No Bond
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m., officers with the Dothan Police Department, along with personnel from Dothan Fire and Rescue, responded to the 2800 block of Fortner Street following a report of a person who had been shot.
Upon arrival, first responders located three adult males suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and is listed in stable but serious condition. A second victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, was treated, and has since been released from the hospital. The third victim sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and remains hospitalized in serious condition.
The preliminary investigation indicates the injuries occurred during an argument between the three individuals which turned into at least two of them pulling weapons and firing at each other. During this incident, at least one apartment and one vehicle were struck. There is no indication that anyone else was involved in the incident. This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including each individual’s involvement and criminal responsibility.
Anyone with additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at (334) 615-3000.
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers with the Dothan Police Department and personnel from Dothan Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Hutchins Street.
Upon arrival, first responders located an adult male lying in the roadway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper torso. Emergency medical aid was immediately provided at the scene before the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation indicates the victim had recently left a small gathering and was walking home when the shooting occurred.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Investigators are currently attempting to identify and locate multiple individuals who may have information relevant to this incident.
Anyone with information concerning this case is encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at (334) 615-3000.
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Saturday, July 3, 2026, at approximately 6:30 pm, Dothan Police Department received multiple calls in reference to shots fired inside Wiregrass Commons Mall. In less than two minutes multiple officers were on scene and began clearing the mall and individual businesses inside the mall. The mall and all businesses were immediately locked down as standard protocol for precaution.
No one was struck by the shots fired, however there was minimal damage to the structure of the mall.
Investigators are currently reviewing multiple video cameras in order to identify the shooter.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000.
All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Joseph Ryan Baxter – Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance x2, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Shane Allison Clifton – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Brian Cary Jenkins – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance x2, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Willie Kentrell Russaw – Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm
Malik Travil Williams – Domestic Violence 3rd
Randolph Williams Jr – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 28, 2026, just before 2:00 pm, the Dothan Traffic Division responded to a motor vehicle crash with serious injuries at the intersection of South Lena Street and West Lafayette Street. According to reports, a vehicle ran the stop sign and collided with another vehicle going through the intersection. The vehicle that ran the stop sign was a 2016 Toyota Camry driven by a 12-year-old juvenile. A juvenile passenger was ejected from the vehicle after the crash.
As investigators were investigating the cause of the crash, surveillance videos in the area showed the Camry and a 2014 Hyundai Elantra driven by Jadyn Ruth Smith (20) of Daleville were racing through the residential streets prior to the crash. The video also showed the passenger who was ejected sitting on the windowsill of the rear door prior to the crash. The vehicle driven by Smith also had two juvenile passengers sitting on the rear windowsills of the door while engaging in reckless conduct. The video showed the vehicle driven by the 12-year-old run the stop sign and colliding with another vehicle proceeding through the intersection that did not have a stop sign.
The 14-year-old juvenile who was ejected was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later transferred to another hospital in North Alabama, where he remains in critical condition.
As a result of the investigation, investigators charged the 12-year-old juvenile with four counts of Assault 1st degree. The juvenile was placed in the Southeast Alabama Diversion Center. Jadyn Smith was also charged with four counts of Assault 1st degree. Smith was booked into the Houston County Jail with bonds totaling $120,000. The legal guardian of the 12-year-old, Brenda Bragg Raines (72) of Dothan, was charged with one count of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor for allowing the juvenile to take the vehicle with permission. Raines was booked into the Houston County Jail with a $6,000 bond.
The video shows the vehicles operating in an extremely reckless manner and in a manner that showed a complete disregard for the value of human life. Each driver is responsible for the safety of passengers and others on the road when they drive on the streets of the City of Dothan.
-Chief William E. Benny
Jadyn Ruth Smith (20) of Daleville- Four counts of Assault 1st degree, $120,000 bondsBrenda Bragg Raines (72) of Dothan- Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, $6,000 bondStill photo of surveillance video prior to crash
On June 29, 2026, Dothan Police Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Carver Drive and Hutchins Street. As officers arrived in the area, they were directed to a residence in the 800 block of Hutchins where the individuals involved were reported to be hiding. Officers had all occupants exit the residence, which included four juveniles under the age of 18 and two adults both age 20 years old. As officers were getting the information of all individuals during the investigation, one subject, later identified as Brandon Tyshon Scott (20) of Dothan, gave a false name to officers.
During a search of the residence, officers found a firearm in the water tank of a toilet inside the residence. The firearm was later identified as belonging to Scott. The firearm was identified as stolen from Geneva on a previous date after running the serial number. As officers were investigating the shots fired, a robbery of a person call was being handled near the intersection of East Newton Street and Price Street. According to a description of the suspect, investigators believed Scott to be the suspect of that call.
Scott was subsequently identified as the person responsible for the robbery. Scott was charged with Robbery 1st degree, Receiving Stolen Property 2nd degree for the stolen firearm, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity. Scott was booked in the Houston County Jail and is being held without bond.
Brandon Tyshon Scott (20) of Dothan- Robbery 1st degree, Receiving Stolen Property 2nd degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Obstructing Justice Using False Identity, no bond
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