Montgomery police arrested a 17-year-old, according to the Montgomery news station WSFA. A previous felony assault charge that Marsh faced was dismissed in 2019 because witnesses refused to testify against him. Marsh, jailed without bond, will appear before a Houston County judge via Zoom on Thursday. 69-year-old suffered stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house left him there. Argument over car battery led to Dothan murder. At 12:44 the suspect stopped at Third and Trim and exited the vehicle armed with a handgun, Dothan Police Chief William Benny said. Settles was out on bond after a 2020 arrest for murder in the Houston County town of Cowarts, court records show. The officer attempted to taser the suspect in order to incapacitate them, but the suspect began firing, striking the officer in the leg. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. The driver then left the scene before being released and the officer notified dispatch that he was following the vehicle and that the driver was armed. One person is dead and nine are injured following a shooting on New Year's Eve in Mobile, Alabama. A preliminary investigation showed that the shooting was the result of an ongoing dispute with one of the victims and the suspects, according to al.com. Pike Road head football coach resigns after 1 season, Alabama, 4 other states prevail in suit to block Equal Rights Amendment certification, Bridge Crossing Jubilee crowds expected to bring business to Montgomery, Millbrook man arrested for harassing high school students. Although some didnt realize right away it was gunfire, it was still a scary experience for residents of the third avenue area. The Dothan Police Department has been investigating a murder that occurred on November 9, 2022, in which Samuel Jeffery Gray was shot and killed. WTVY contributed to this report. 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Temperatures in south Alabama neared 80 degrees on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier, the Dothan Police Department arrested Kevone Devontay Smith for his involvement in this incident. Dothan Police and Houston County Sheriff Department have hit the streets in quantity. He just graduated from Dothan High School this past Saturday. The child was then taken to Children's of Alabama hospital in nearby Birmingham and was pronounced dead there. I really couldnt count them. Pike Road head football coach resigns after 1 season, Alabama, 4 other states prevail in suit to block Equal Rights Amendment certification, Bridge Crossing Jubilee crowds expected to bring business to Montgomery, Millbrook man arrested for harassing high school students. The Gun Violence Archive data also showed that last year, there were 2,001 unintentional shootings in the U.S. As the dispute escalated, Marsh fired one rifle shot, Benny said. All rights reserved (About Us). He was in stable condition Saturday afternoon. The shooting happened Thursday, April 29, in the 700 block of Alabama Avenue. And my husband got up, and he was laying down, and I went out with him, and all I could see are these cop cars.. He was transported to Southeast Health where he was pronounced dead. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Dothan physician, daughter killed in single-vehicle crash near Barbour County line, Geneva County coach Holmes juggling new son and leading Lady Dawgs to state tournament. The police department said at 12:45 p.m. the suspect stopped at Third Avenue and Trim Street at which time they got out with the gun. Copyright 2022 WTVY. This is a senseless act, is how Chief Will Benny answered a reporters question about motive for the shooting that claimed the life of 31-year-old Willie Henry Roberson, Jr. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The suspect began firing at an officer and struck him in the left leg. UPDATE: Shooting during Peanut Festival parade leaves one dead, one wounded. He died Wednesday. DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - At least one person is dead and another was injured in downtown Dothan Saturday morning. The officer attempted to use a Taser to subdue the suspect when the suspect began firing at the officer, hitting the officer in the leg, according to Benny. DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) A Dothan man died during a dispute over a car battery, the citys police chief revealed on Wednesday. We will not stop until the person(s) responsible for this act are in custody and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. One victim, 22-year-old Garyoun Tyrone Fluellen, of Dothan, received one gunshot to the upper torso. Dothan police said because of his age, his name is not being released. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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( WDHN )- Two people have been shot in Downtown Dothan on Saturday during the Peanut Festival Parade. Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit and Forensic Services Unit talked with multiple witnesses which led to the identification of the young teen as a suspect. He died Wednesday. After speaking with the driver, the officer noticed a firearm in the vehicle, and the driver left the scene before the stop was finished. If you would like to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 334-793-7000. We have no reason to believe that this incident is any way connected to the Peanut Festival, rather this lawless behavior by individuals with no regard for anyone else took place where thousands of people gathered to watch a parade, according to the departments news release. Brig. Get breaking news, events and information for AL sports, crime, politics and education from Dothan News. WebDothan police say a group of individuals engaged in a fight near the intersection when at least one individual produced a gun and fired into the group, hitting two victims. The Atmore Police Department told news outlets the man went to pick up the toddler from daycare on Monday afternoon but was told the child had not been dropped off that morning. As for now, the officer is recovering in the hospital and the suspect was pronounced dead at the medical facility. Marshs Capital Murder charge stems from those children who are under 14 being present. DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -Social media reports of an active shooter at Wiregrass Commons Mall are untrue, Dothan police said Saturday afternoon. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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That shooting happened shortly before 7 oclock at a RV park along U.S. 84, about six miles east of Ashford. Two were taken to Southeast Health in critical condition, with one since released. Update 3/18/22, 4:46 p.m. Subscribe to our News 4 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. ET: This story was updated with the arrest of two suspects and condition of the victims. It was just that quick.. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said there have been more than 900 deaths since 1998, and the majority happen because someone forgets a child in a car. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Please subscribe to keep reading. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Updated: Feb 22, 2023 / 11:44 AM CST. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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