Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — An officer-involved shooting in Dothan is now under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
The investigation stems from an April 12 incident involving officers with the Dothan Police Department, who responded to a call about a man reportedly armed and posing a threat to the public.
Authorities say the situation escalated in the 100 block of Lafayette Street, where the individual barricaded himself inside a residence before later exiting while still armed.
During the encounter, officers discharged their weapons. The man, identified as 45-year-old Antonia Christopher King of Dothan, was transported to Southeast Health Medical Center, where he later died.
No officers were injured.
ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation is leading the case, which remains active. Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be turned over to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office for review.
