The standoff following a suspected murder ended with both the victim and suspected gunman dead on Wednesday afternoon.
DOTHAN, Ala. - News4 can now confirm the identity of the victim in Wednesday’s deadly murder-suicide incident.
Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd tells us that victim was 60-year-old Reinetta Lewis, who Dothan Police say was shot to death in the front yard of a home in the residential area along Reeves Street shortly after noon. The suspect, who has yet to be identified, proceeded to take their own life by way of a self-inflicted gunshot after a brief standoff with police at the home where the shooting occurred.DOTHAN, Ala. - Dothan Police Public Information Officer Lt. Scott Owens confirmed the standoff ended but said the investigation is ongoing.
The situation began about noon when police reported a shooting in the residential area along Reeves Street.and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. Get instant notifications on top stories from News 4 by downloading ourGirls Inc. Dothan delivers roses to special women on International Women’s Day
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