(DOTHAN, Ala.) On June 17, 2025, just after 1:00 pm, Dothan Police Officers responded to the 400 block of East Spring Street to reports of a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers arrived on scene and found the victim deceased from a single gunshot wound. Investigators immediately began forensically processing the scene and attempting to locate the suspect, who had fled the scene after the shooting. The victim was identified as Brittney Alise Henderson (39) of Dothan. The suspect, Vincent Phillips (22) of Dothan, has been arrested and charged with Capital Murder and being held without bond.
According to the preliminary investigation, Henderson was on her back porch when approached by the suspect, who only knew Henderson as a neighbor. There was a very brief interaction when the suspect drew a firearm and pointed it at Henderson. The suspect then fired one round killing Henderson. At this point, there are several avenues of investigation that need to take place. In the coming days, investigators will continue to pursue leads in determining the motivation for this terrible act of violence.
The Dothan Police Department wants to thank the community for their assistance and support during the early stages of this investigation. Investigators will work tirelessly to determine all the circumstances surrounding this crime. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Brittney Henderson as they grieve this devastating loss. If anyone has any information that could help in this investigation, they are encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3632 or 334-793-0215.
-Chief William E. Benny