Dothan man believed murdered
His body was discovered several hours after the shooting likely happened.
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -A Dothan man is the victim of an apparent murder that happened Saturday morning.
Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd identified the victim as 44-year-old Bernard McClendon. A Dothan Police statement said he was shot in the torso.
Those who live in the neighborhood spotted his body early Saturday, but the shooting may have occurred several hours earlier.
They described McClendon as a homeless veteran, though on social media some claim he had a home.
“The Dothan Police Department asks if anyone has any information related to this incident to contact us at 334-615-3000,” Lieutenant Ronald Hall said.
This story updated to reflect the victim may have not been homeless.
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