Man dies after shooting outside Local Night Club
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Updated: 11:12 AM Jan 23, 2012
Man dies after shooting outside Local Night Club
According to Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd 26-year-old Anthony Robinson died early this Sunday morning after being shot outside of a night club on East Powell Street.
Posted: 9:46 PM Jan 22, 2012
Reporter: Muriel Bailey
Email Address: muriel@wtvy.com
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On January 22, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a fight involving multiple people at Primetime, 230 East Powell Street at 3:17 a.m. While responding, officers were updated approximately ten shots had been fired.

Seconds later that information was further updated to a firearm assault.

Upon arrival, police found the victim, Anthony Robinson, lying in front of the club suffering from a gunshot wound in the chest.

Robinson was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to the injury a short time later.

Upon arrival, police say primetime was declared a crime scene.

Officers began a diligent effort that continued throughout the day and night to document patrons present during the shooting as well as collect and photograph evidence.

Police have now conducted over fifty interviews and served numerous search warrants of vehicles present at the club.

Police are not releasing any information regarding the progress of the case, however investigators have stated the handling of such a large scene involving many people has been conducted very thoroughly and is expected to have a significant impact on the outcome of this homicide investigation.

Police are asking anyone with information about the case or identity of the suspect to call the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers 334-793-7000.

The Dothan Police Department would like to thank the Houston County Sheriffs Office and ABC Board for all of the tremendous support given to our agency for this investigation.

Gregory J. Benton
Chief of Police

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Dothan police and the Houston County Sheriff's Office are investigating the city's latest murder.

Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd has confirmed that 26-year-old Anthony Robinson died early this Sunday morning after being shot outside of a night club on East Powell Street.

Byrd sayd Robinson was transported to the hospital around 1 a.m. where he later died around 5 a.m.

We'll have more information as it becomes available.


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