Dothan police officer shot, suspect dead
DOTHAN, Ala. (WSFA) - An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in Dothan left a police officer injured and the suspect dead.
The Dothan Police Department said one of its officers was shot shortly after pulling over a vehicle Monday afternoon for having no displayed tag. While speaking with the driver, the officer noticed a gun in the vehicle, investigator said.
The driver then left the scene before being released and the officer notified dispatch that he was following the vehicle and that the driver was armed.
The police department said at 12:45 p.m. the suspect stopped at Third Avenue and Trim Street at which time they got out with the gun.
The officer attempted to taser the suspect in order to incapacitate them, but the suspect began firing, striking the officer in the leg. Both the officer and his backup then fired at the suspect.
Dothan police officer shot, suspect dead
An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in Dothan left a police officer injured and the suspect dead.
