DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — A 15-year-old has been charged after allegedly firing a gun at a Dothan Police officer during a late-night foot chase earlier this week.
Officers responded to a call around 11 p.m. on April 2 about a person with a firearm near North Range Street and Alabama Avenue. When officers arrived, a suspect ran from the scene and was soon joined by two others. One of the individuals reportedly pointed a gun at an officer and fired once. No injuries were reported.
All three suspects managed to get away that night despite K-9 units attempting to track them.
The Dothan Police Gun Unit, already working a separate case, joined the investigation. Authorities identified the shooter as a 15-year-old and charged the juvenile with one count of attempted assault 1st of a peace officer. The teen is now being held at the Southeast Alabama Diversion Center.
Chief William Benny said in a statement, “Actions like these will not be tolerated in our community. Whether someone is committing gun violence in the community or on a sworn law enforcement officer, the Dothan Police Department will find those who violate the law, who put citizens and officers in danger, and will fully hold them accountable according to the law.”
No other information about the suspect is being released due to Alabama’s juvenile privacy laws.
