DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — According to the Dothan Police Department, an 18-year-old Dothan man injured in a weekend shooting has died, and the investigation is now being conducted as a homicide.
Police said officers with the Dothan Police Department and Dothan Fire and Rescue responded at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Hutchins Street.
According to police, officers found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper torso. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he remained in critical condition.
The victim was identified as Ja’Marion Rashawn Snell, 18, of Dothan. According to police, Snell died from his injuries on Wednesday, July 8. Following his death, the investigation is now being conducted as a homicide.
According to the Dothan Police Department, the investigation remains active and ongoing as detectives continue to pursue investigative leads, conduct interviews and analyze evidence to identify those responsible.
“The Dothan Police Department remains committed to bringing those responsible to justice and providing answers to Mr. Snell’s family,” the release stated.
Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at (334) 615-3000 or provide information anonymously through CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP.
The department also extended its condolences to the victim’s family.
“The Dothan Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the Snell family and all those affected by this tragic loss. Violent crime affects not only victims and their loved ones, but the entire community. We remain committed to aggressively investigating these crimes, holding violent offenders accountable, and working every day to make Dothan a safer place to live, work, and visit.”
