On April 4, 2022, at approximately 10:50 PM, Dothan Police officers responded to an assault call in the 1800 block of Lake Street. Officers found the victim with injuries to his face, neck, arms, and torso. The investigation revealed that during a verbal argument, the suspect, Avonte’ O’Shawn Dozier, used a paintball gun and shot the victim multiple times from a close range. Most of the victim’s injuries were minor except for an orbital socket injury that initially appeared to be moderate to severe. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he underwent treatment for his injuries.
It is believed Dozier used the paintball gun as a dangerous weapon for the purpose of intentionally causing injury to the victim. This, coupled with the fact the victim did receive a serious physical injury, 24 year-old Avonte’ O’Shawn Dozier of Dothan, was arrested and charged with one count of Assault First Degree. His bond was set at $30,000.00.
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