Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — A deadly shooting at the Summer Chase Trailer Park on Mance Newton Road has left one person dead, with police identifying the victim as Harleigh Michelle Dills, 31. Both, suspect and Dills has ties to Jack, Ala.
Dothan Police Lt. Scott Owens confirmed that officers were dispatched to the scene just after 9:30 a.m. on January 24, 2025, following a firearm assault report. According to police, the suspect, Dustin Joe Rigsbee, 31, admitted to a family member that he had shot Dills at their residence.
Officers found Dills in the home with a single gunshot wound to the upper body, reportedly caused by a high-caliber firearm. After securing the scene, investigators obtained a search warrant to collect forensic evidence.
Rigsbee fled to a residence in Jack, Ala., where an hours-long standoff with law enforcement ensued. Crisis negotiators, along with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) SWAT team and Coffee County Sheriff’s Office deputies, eventually convinced Rigsbee to surrender peacefully.
Rigsbee was transported to the Dothan Police Department for questioning and has been charged with murder. He is currently being held at the Dale County Jail without bond.
Dothan Police Chief William E. Benny expressed condolences, saying, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dills’ family and friends during this difficult and tragic time.”
The Dothan Police Department also extended its gratitude to the Dale County Sheriff’s Office, Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, and ALEA for their assistance in this case.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
