(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 11, 2026, around 2:00 am, Dothan Police Officers responded to reports of a man suffering a gunshot wound in the 2100 block of Saddlewood Trail. Officers responded and found the victim with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers immediately set a perimeter, called investigators, and a police K-9 to attempt to track a potential suspect. According to the victim, he heard a noise that may have come from the front bedroom. When the victim walked into the room, there was a subject standing in the room. The victim made attempts to get the subject out of the residence and was shot in the process. The suspect then fled the residence. According to the victim, the suspect appeared to be someone he knew.
Officers and investigators immediately attempted to locate this person for questioning. Within 2 hours of the crime, this person of interest was located and taken to the Dothan Police Department for questioning by investigators. The subject was able to provide an alibi that was quickly verified by investigators, and he was no longer considered a suspect. Investigators are continuing to follow leads to bring a resolution to the case. Based on the interaction between the victim and suspect, law enforcement assessment, and other factors, we do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the community.
Even though there may not be much activity observed by the public, the Dothan Police Department diligently works to develop leads and solve every case we get. Much of the investigative work is done behind the scenes and below the surface of what many can see. With those investigative efforts, there is communication with the victims of the case. However, certain aspects of the investigation and certain investigative techniques would compromise investigations, if revealed. We are committed to the safety of every community and will follow all investigative leads to bring every case to a close. This is an ongoing investigation. If you live in the area and have surveillance cameras during the hours of 12:00 am and 2:00 am, please contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3632. You can also submit those videos at https://dothanpdal.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/0126002973 or by using the QR code below. We will update the public when there are further developments.
-Chief William E. Benny
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