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(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Monday, July 6, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers with the Dothan Police Department responded to a local hospital after two individuals arrived seeking treatment for gunshot-related injuries. One of the injured parties was a juvenile under the age of 18, and the other was an adult male. Both sustained non-life-threatening injuries to a hand.

The preliminary investigation revealed that several family members were involved in a verbal dispute inside a residence in the 700 block of Hutchins Street. The dispute escalated into a physical altercation. During the incident, the juvenile retrieved a handgun from another room within the residence and returned to the area where the altercation was occurring.

An adult family member who was not involved in the physical altercation observed the juvenile in possession of the handgun and attempted to intervene in an effort to prevent its use. During a struggle over the firearm, a single round was discharged, resulting in minor injuries to the hand of both the juvenile and the adult male.

As the investigation progressed, probable cause was established to obtain a search warrant for the residence. During the execution of the search warrant, investigators located numerous firearm magazines and various types of ammunition. No firearm was recovered from the residence.

Both individuals received treatment for their injuries and were later released from the hospital.

Due to the fact a weapon was involved, the juvenile was charged as an adult with one count of Assault Second Degree.

Chief William E. Benny

(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.

Chief William E. Benny

(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.