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Police: One Critically Wounded in Dothan Mall Barbershop Shootout as Suspect Sought

Police describe a barbershop confrontation that escalated to gunfire, with one accomplice now at large.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the wounded man as 20-year-old Korion Salter, who is hospitalized in critical condition and is also wanted in a separate Troy murder case, according to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office.
  • The exchange of gunfire occurred around 4 p.m. Sunday inside the Not Just Cuts barbershop at Wiregrass Commons Mall after Salter allegedly threatened a customer and drew a gun, police said.
  • Dothan police said the customer returned fire and acted in self-defense and is not currently facing charges.
  • Investigators are seeking a 25-year-old man with Salter, identified by police as Caesar, on charges including attempted murder and shooting into an occupied building, while an 18-year-old who accompanied them is not charged.
  • Officers evacuated and secured the mall and reported no ongoing threat, and officials later clarified that early reports of multiple victims were incorrect as the investigation continues.