DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – A man in Dothan’s Chapelwood subdivision allegedly took his own life Friday after setting his home on fire, according to witnesses and neighbors.
Reports are the man barricaded himself inside after officers arrived to serve court papers. Two gunshots were heard from the residence shortly before the fire began.
Dothan Fire crews worked to extinguish the flames so investigators could safely enter the home.
Houston County Sergeant Brandon Barnes said he will release more information later today.
